Privacy Policy

Chefbrunocooks respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data collected through chefbrunocooks.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when you visit and use this website. It is intended to provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of data processing practices in accordance with applicable data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation.

Chefbrunocooks is a food blog that publishes recipes, cooking guidance, ingredient information, kitchen tips, and related editorial content. Because the website is informational in nature, the personal data processed is limited and generally consists of technical and usage information collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, as well as information voluntarily provided if you contact the website by email.

By accessing and using chefbrunocooks.com, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your information may be processed. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the website.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Chefbrunocooks is the controller of personal data processed through chefbrunocooks.com.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any privacy rights available to you, you may contact:

• Email: contact@chefbrunocooks.com

Chefbrunocooks collects only limited categories of information necessary for the operation, security, performance, and improvement of the website. The types of personal data that may be collected include:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, language settings, referring website, and similar browser or connection information.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, approximate visit timing, interaction with website content, and general analytics information.
• Cookie data: information collected through cookies and similar technologies used to support website functionality, measure traffic, and understand visitor behavior.
• Email correspondence data: any personal data you choose to include when contacting Chefbrunocooks at contact@chefbrunocooks.com, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Chefbrunocooks does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through the website and requests that you do not send unnecessary sensitive information by email.

Personal data may be collected through the following methods:

• Automatically when you browse chefbrunocooks.com, through server logs, cookies, and analytics technologies.
• Directly from you when you voluntarily send an email to contact@chefbrunocooks.com.

No registration, account creation, transactional processing, or similar data collection activities are conducted through this website.

Chefbrunocooks processes personal data only where there is a legitimate and lawful reason to do so. Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
• To analyze website traffic, performance, and visitor engagement.
• To improve recipes, cooking articles, and site usability.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to technical issues, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access.
• To respond to messages, questions, and other communications sent by email.
• To comply with legal obligations, enforce legal rights, and protect the safety and integrity of the website and its users.

Where required by law, Chefbrunocooks relies on one or more of the following legal bases for processing personal data:

• Consent: where cookies or similar technologies require consent, processing will be based on your consent.
• Legitimate interests: processing may be necessary for legitimate interests such as website administration, analytics, security monitoring, prevention of misuse, and improvement of content, provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal obligation: processing may be necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
• Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims: personal data may be processed where necessary to protect legal rights or respond to disputes, claims, or enforcement matters.

Chefbrunocooks uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and to gather analytics data about how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.

Types of cookies and technologies used

• Essential cookies: required for basic website functionality, security, and technical operation.
• Analytics cookies: used to measure page visits, traffic patterns, browser characteristics, and general interaction with content.

Analytics information may include IP address, browser information, visited pages, time spent on pages, referring sources, and similar usage metrics. This information is used in aggregated or technical form to understand audience behavior, improve site performance, and refine editorial content.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or limit the accuracy of analytics information.

If you contact Chefbrunocooks by email, the information you provide will be processed for the purpose of reviewing, managing, and responding to your inquiry. This may include your email address, your name if provided, and any other personal data contained in your message.

Email correspondence may be retained as reasonably necessary to address your request, maintain business records, protect legal interests, and ensure continuity of communications. You should avoid sending confidential, highly sensitive, or unnecessary personal information by email.

Chefbrunocooks does not sell personal data. Personal data may be disclosed only where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, including in the following circumstances:

• To service providers that support website hosting, analytics, security, technical maintenance, or email communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• To competent authorities, courts, regulators, or law enforcement where required by law or where necessary to protect rights, property, safety, or legal interests.
• In connection with the investigation, prevention, or response to suspected fraud, abuse, security incidents, or violations of applicable terms or law.
• As part of a business reorganization or transfer affecting the website, where permitted by law and subject to appropriate safeguards.

Website infrastructure, analytics services, email systems, or technical providers used by Chefbrunocooks may process data through systems located in multiple jurisdictions. Where personal data is transferred or made accessible across borders, reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that such processing is subject to appropriate safeguards and protections required by applicable law.

Chefbrunocooks retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and the reason for processing.

• Technical logs and analytics data may be retained for a limited period necessary for security, diagnostics, and performance analysis.
• Email correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain records, and protect legal interests.
• Data may be retained longer where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise securely disposed of where reasonably practicable.

Chefbrunocooks implements reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access. Such measures may include access controls, system monitoring, hosting safeguards, and administrative procedures appropriate to the nature of the data processed.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, while reasonable efforts are made to protect personal data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances.
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
• Request data portability where applicable.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact contact@chefbrunocooks.com. Reasonable steps may be taken to verify your identity before responding to a request.

Chefbrunocooks publishes recipes, ingredient suggestions, cooking techniques, kitchen guidance, and other food-related editorial content for general informational purposes only. While care is taken to provide accurate and useful content, food preparation and consumption involve inherent risks, and users remain solely responsible for how they interpret and apply the information provided on the website.

Allergies and ingredient sensitivities

Recipes may contain, suggest, or reference ingredients that can trigger allergies, intolerances, or other adverse reactions. Ingredient brands, formulations, processing methods, and cross-contact risks may vary. It is your responsibility to review ingredient labels, verify allergen information, assess substitution suitability, and determine whether a recipe is safe for your individual needs or the needs of others.

Cooking and kitchen safety

Cooking involves the use of heat, sharp tools, electrical appliances, and food handling practices that may create safety risks. Chefbrunocooks does not warrant that any recipe or technique is appropriate for every user, skill level, kitchen environment, or piece of equipment. You are responsible for using proper judgment, following manufacturer instructions, maintaining hygienic food handling practices, cooking foods to safe temperatures, and supervising any potentially hazardous activity.

Nutritional information

Any nutritional information, serving suggestions, dietary references, or ingredient estimates provided on the website are approximate only and should not be relied upon as medical, nutritional, or professional advice. Actual values may vary significantly based on ingredient brands, measurements, substitutions, preparation methods, and portion sizes.

No professional advice

Content on Chefbrunocooks is not intended to constitute medical, dietary, health, or professional advice. Users with allergies, medical conditions, dietary restrictions, or specific nutritional concerns should seek advice from qualified professionals before relying on any recipe or food-related information.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Chefbrunocooks disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive loss, damage, injury, or expense arising out of or related to the use of chefbrunocooks.com, reliance on its content, inability to access the website, technical interruptions, inaccuracies, omissions, food preparation outcomes, allergic reactions, kitchen accidents, or use of nutritional estimates.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law. All website content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the extent permitted by law.

Chefbrunocooks may rely on third-party technical providers for hosting, analytics, security, or email operations. Where such providers process personal data on behalf of Chefbrunocooks, they are expected to do so only as necessary to provide their services and under appropriate safeguards.

The website may also contain links to external websites for informational convenience. Chefbrunocooks is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Chefbrunocooks is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect personal data from children through the website. If you believe that personal data relating to a child has been provided through email or otherwise processed unintentionally, please contact contact@chefbrunocooks.com so that appropriate steps can be taken.

Chefbrunocooks reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical operations, analytics practices, or website functionality. Any updated version will be posted on this page and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how personal data is handled.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data by Chefbrunocooks, please contact:

• contact@chefbrunocooks.com