Last Updated: September 12, 2025
CucaChef (“Website”) is governed by the following Privacy Policy.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain what personal information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement applies only to this website and complies with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
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Information We Collect and How We Use It
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you interact with the site. This may occur when you leave a comment, subscribe to a newsletter, submit a contact form, or make a purchase. You may also create a user profile, where we store your username but never your password.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services if you connect your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile. This may include your name, email address, and profile photo. Our website also uses the Facebook comment system, and if you leave a comment, your profile image may appear publicly.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect information about you and the device used to access this website. This includes your IP address, operating system, browser type, referring website, pages viewed, and access dates/times. We may also collect data about your interactions, such as links clicked.
Cookies
We use cookies to store preferences, log user-specific information such as pages visited, and personalize content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain website functionalities.
How Your Information May Be Used
Collected information may be used in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the website;
- To create your account and personalize your user experience;
- To send newsletters and promotional materials, with an option to unsubscribe;
- To send administrative communications such as confirmation emails, policy updates, or security alerts;
- To respond to comments or inquiries;
- To provide customer support;
- To analyze advertising performance and site engagement;
- To protect the site and investigate unauthorized or illegal activities.
Use of Information by Third Parties
We may share your information with third-party service providers to support various aspects of our website operations. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing the use of your personal data. We do not sell your personal information, as defined under the CCPA.
We currently use the following third-party service providers:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions. Google Analytics may capture your IP address but does not collect other personally identifiable information.
- ConvertKit: Used for managing email newsletters and storing subscriber information (name and email).
- Hotjar: Used to understand user interactions and improve website experience.
Affiliate Programs
CucaChef participates in affiliate marketing programs, which may use cookies to track referrals and commissions.
Additionally, CucaChef is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Anonymous Data
CucaChef may use anonymous data that does not identify you personally, or may combine it with third-party data, for marketing and advertising purposes to analyze website performance and improve user experience.
Publicly Visible Information
If you create a user profile or leave a comment, certain information may be visible to others, such as your username, profile photo, and bio. Your email address will never be publicly displayed. You may also choose to add an avatar and a link to your website.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that we have collected such information, please contact us immediately at info@cucachef.com, and we will promptly remove the data from our records in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws
If you reside in the United States, particularly in California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used;
- The right to request access to or deletion of your personal data;
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information;
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@cucachef.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 info@cucachef.com