Privacy Policy

At HowToCookLowCarb.com, your privacy matters. We’re deeply committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in line with global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CalOPPA, and COPPA. If you’re specifically looking for details related to European or California privacy laws, please see our GDPR and CCPA Privacy Policy.

🔍 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information – such as your name, email address, or any details you provide via contact forms, comments, or newsletter signups.
Usage Data – including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and referral sources.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies – to enhance your browsing experience, understand traffic, and personalize content.

🧾 How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Register for an account on our site
Subscribe to newsletters or promotional emails
Submit a contact form or provide feedback
Interact with our website through cookies and similar technologies

💡 How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us to:

Personalize and improve your user experience
Provide content and services tailored to your preferences
Communicate updates, promotions, and other relevant information
Administer contests, surveys, and feedback mechanisms
Improve website functionality and customer service

🔐 Data Protection & Security

We take your data seriously and have implemented:

SSL encryption on all website pages
Access restrictions to your data – only authorized team members can view it
Regular monitoring for suspicious activity or unauthorized access

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure — please use our site with awareness.

🍪 Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences and site settings
Monitor website performance and visitor behavior
Serve targeted advertisements

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

🤝 Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing tools or analytics platforms) who help us run the site
Advertising networks like Google AdSense that use cookies to show relevant ads
Legal authorities, only if required by law or necessary to protect users or our rights

📢 Affiliate Disclosure & Ads

HowToCookLowCarb.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on our site may earn us a small commission when you click and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.

We also use third-party advertising (e.g., Google AdSense) which may use cookies to serve personalized ads.

You can opt out or customize ad preferences by visiting the Google Ad Settings.

👩‍⚖️ Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access and request corrections to your personal data
Unsubscribe from our emails at any time (link in footer)
Request deletion of your data
Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser (we honor DNT signals)

We are fully compliant with:

CalOPPA – You may request details about your data use and our practices
COPPA – We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
GDPR (if applicable to EU users)

🚨 Data Breach Policy

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days.

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes indicates your agreement with the updated terms.

For more clarity on how we operate, including your responsibilities while using our site, we encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions. Additionally, if you’re interested in understanding the limitations of the information we provide, our Disclaimer outlines everything you need to know.