Privacy Policy for The Dude Cooks Effective Date: April 2026
At The Dude Cooks (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use and share it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- When you create an account: name, email address, username, password, and any preferences.
- When you leave comments, submit recipes, or participate in forums: the content you provide and associated metadata (e.g., date and time).
- When you contact us (via email at support@thedudecooks.com or contact forms): your contact details and the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and other interaction details.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We (and our third-party partners) use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other tracking tools to personalize your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver targeted advertising.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services (including managing accounts and displaying user-generated content).
- Personalize content and recommendations.
- Analyze website usage and trends.
- Send marketing communications (where permitted) and show relevant advertisements.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).
- Advertising partners and ad networks, including Gourmet Ads, for the purpose of delivering targeted (interest-based) advertising on our site and across other websites. These partners may use cookies and other technologies to collect non-personal data such as your browsing behavior, device information, and approximate location to show you more relevant ads.
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense, but we may “share” it (as defined under California law) with ad partners for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Business transfers or legal requirements may also involve sharing data.
Cookies and Targeted Advertising
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising. Third-party ad networks (including Gourmet Ads) may place cookies on your device to serve interest-based ads.
Opt-Out of Gourmet Ads and Ad Serving Partners For information about opting out of Gourmet Ads and ad serving partners please visit https://www.gourmetads.com/about/privacy-policy
You can also opt out of many forms of interest-based advertising through industry tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
Note: Opt-outs are browser- and device-specific. You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings (see your browser’s help documentation). Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Your Choices and Rights
- Marketing emails: Unsubscribe using the link in any promotional email or contact us.
- Access, correction, deletion: Depending on your location, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of targeted advertising / sale or sharing of personal information: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising. To exercise this right, please contact us at support@thedudecooks.com or use any “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link we may provide.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information We respect your right to opt out of the sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising. If you would like to exercise this right, please email us at support@thedudecooks.com with the subject line “Opt-Out Request.”
Additional rights may apply depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under CCPA/CPRA in California or similar state laws).
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version here with a new effective date. Significant changes may also be notified via email or a website notice.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@thedudecooks.com