Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16 March 2026
Properly Cooked ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website properlycooked.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or subscribe to our email newsletter.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect only what we need, we never sell your data, and we make it easy to unsubscribe at any time.
What information we collect
We collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:
- Email address - when you subscribe to our newsletter through a form on this Website or on any of our network websites.
- First name - if you choose to provide it when subscribing (optional).
We do not collect payment information, phone numbers, physical addresses, or any other personal data through this Website.
How we use your information
We use your email address for the following purposes:
- To send you our weekly Friday newsletter containing recipes, free cookbooks, and other food-related content.
- To deliver your welcome gift (a free cookbook) when you first subscribe.
- To occasionally send you special offers, giveaway announcements, or updates about our recipe network.
We do not use your information for any other purpose. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-party service providers
We use the following third-party services to operate our Website and newsletter. These providers only access your data as needed to perform their services and are bound by their own privacy policies:
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit) - Email marketing platform. Stores your email address and sends our newsletters. Kit Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare - Website hosting and content delivery. May collect anonymised technical data such as IP addresses for security and performance purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
Cookies
This Website is a static site and does not set any first-party cookies. However, third-party services we use (such as Cloudflare) may set essential cookies required for security and website functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies on this Website.
Email tracking
Our newsletter emails may contain small tracking pixels that allow us to see whether an email was opened and which links were clicked. This data is collected in aggregate to help us understand what content our subscribers find most useful. You can prevent this tracking by disabling image loading in your email client.
Data retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list. Kit may retain a record of your unsubscribed status to ensure we do not email you again.
Your rights under GDPR (European residents)
If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access - You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification - You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure - You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing - You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability - You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to withdraw consent - You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
Our lawful basis for processing your data is your consent, which you provide when you enter your email address into our subscription form.
Your rights under CCPA (California residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom.
- Say no to the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Children's privacy
Our Website and newsletter are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
How to unsubscribe
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it once and you will be immediately removed from our mailing list. No login required, no questions asked.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.