Last updated: June 16, 2025
Hi, and welcome to What Is a Lazy Cook. Your privacy matters to me. I want to be completely open about how your information is collected, used, and protected while you’re here. Below, you’ll find everything explained in plain English, with no legal fluff.
What I Collect and Why
When you visit my website or sign up for something, a few types of information might be collected.
What you give me directly
- Your email address if you sign up for updates or reach out
- Your name, only if you choose to share it
What gets collected automatically
- Info like your IP address, browser type, and what pages you visit
- Cookies that help the site function better, show relevant ads, or track affiliate link clicks
Why I collect it
- To send newsletters or updates if you subscribed
- To show ads through Google AdSense and other ad platforms
- To track which affiliate links are being clicked so I can earn a small commission
- To better understand what visitors like and improve the website
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights that allow you to take control of your information.
If you’re in the European Union (GDPR)
- You can request a copy of your personal data
- You can ask me to correct or delete it
- You can withdraw your consent at any time
- You can ask me to stop sending marketing emails or using your data in certain ways
If you’re in California (CCPA / CPRA)
- You have the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
- You can ask me to delete your data
- You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your information
- You have the right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
To make any of these requests, just email me at contact@whatisalazycook.com. I’ll respond as quickly as I can.
Cookies and Tracking Tools
This site uses cookies to help things run smoothly. They also help show ads and track affiliate links.
You can manage or turn off cookies through your browser settings. Some features might not work properly without them, but that’s up to you.
I also use Google AdSense and similar services that may show you ads based on your activity. You can adjust ad personalization through your own Google account settings.
Who Else Sees Your Info
I do not sell your personal information.
However, I do work with some trusted third-party tools that may use your data in limited ways. These include
- Google Analytics for understanding traffic
- Google AdSense for serving ads
- Affiliate platforms to track clicks and purchases
- Email tools to manage newsletter delivery
These services only get what they need to do their job, and they are expected to handle your data securely.
Data Security and Retention
Your information is stored securely and only kept as long as needed.
- If you unsubscribe, your email is removed from my list
- Analytics data is usually kept for up to 26 months
I take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse or unauthorized access
Kids and Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. I don’t knowingly collect data from children. If you think your child has submitted personal information, please contact me right away and I’ll delete it.
Changes to This Policy
I might update this policy now and then to reflect changes in the law or how the site works. If I make any major changes, I’ll update the date at the top of this page.
Contact Me
If you have questions, concerns, or want to make a request related to your personal data, reach out anytime.
Email: contact@whatisalazycook.com