Last updated: August 23, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how JenaClareCooks.com (“the Site,” “we,” “I”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. By using the Site you agree to this policy.
Who We Are
The Site is a personal food blog owned and operated by Jena Clare Cooks. Website address: https://jenaclarecooks.com. Contact: jenaclarecooks@gmail.com.
Information We Collect
- Comments: if you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and website you enter, plus your IP address and browser user agent, to help detect spam.
- Newsletter: if you subscribe to “Recipes in your Inbox,” we collect your name and email address so we can send you recipe emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- Contact: if you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message.
- Analytics: we use privacy-friendly, cookieless-oriented analytics (Burst Statistics) to see anonymized, aggregated information about visits — such as which pages are popular. This data is stored on our own site and is not sold or shared.
Cookies & Consent
The Site uses cookies for basic functionality and, with your consent, for optional features. A consent banner (powered by Complianz) lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies, and you can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link. If you leave a comment you may opt in to convenience cookies that save your name and email for next time.
Embedded Content
Posts and pages may include embedded content from other sites (for example Instagram, Pinterest, or video platforms). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you had visited that other website: those sites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to an account with them. Their privacy policies, not ours, govern that activity.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this Site are affiliate links, including Amazon Associates links. If you click one, the retailer (such as Amazon) may set cookies and collect data under its own privacy policy so purchases can be credited. We only receive anonymized, aggregated commission reporting — never your personal purchase details.
How We Use Information
We use the information above only to operate the Site: publishing your comments, sending the newsletter you asked for, replying to messages, preventing spam and abuse, and understanding (in aggregate) what content readers enjoy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only with the service providers that make these features work (for example our web host and email service), or if the law requires it.
How Long We Keep Information
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely so follow-up comments can be recognized automatically. Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe. Emails are kept only as long as needed to handle your message.
Your Rights
You can request an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask that we erase it (except data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes). To do either, email jenaclarecooks@gmail.com. If you are in a region with data-protection laws (such as the EU/UK GDPR or the California CCPA), you may have additional rights, and we will honor valid requests under those laws.
Security
The Site is served over HTTPS encryption and hosted with a reputable hosting provider that maintains daily backups and security monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your data? Email jenaclarecooks@gmail.com.