Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2025
Website: https://www.knotwave.com
Contact: cookwithknotwave@gmail.com

1) Who We Are

Cook with Knotwave Recipes(“we,” “our,” “us”) operates https://www.knotwave.com (the “Site”), where we share content, guides, and resources. We are the Data Controller for personal data processed through this Site, unless otherwise stated.

2) What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site, including data processed for advertising and analytics through partners like Ezoic.

3) Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.

  • Content you submit via forms (e.g., comments, feedback).

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring/exit pages, timestamps, approximate location (country/city level), and page interactions.

  • Cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies (see “Cookies & Tracking”).

C. Information From Partners

  • Advertising and analytics providers may supply aggregated or pseudonymous IDs and performance metrics to improve ad relevance and measure results.

4) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Run the Site, remember preferences, prevent fraud, and maintain security;

  • Measure traffic and performance; and

  • Deliver, cap frequency, personalize, and measure ads.

You can manage consent via the Consent Preferences link shown on your first visit and accessible anytime (see “Your Choices & Consent Management”). Browser-level blocking may also be used, but may impact Site functionality.

5) Advertising, Analytics & Ezoic Monetization

A. About Ezoic

This Site uses Ezoic to provide advertising, consent management, and related services (e.g., header bidding, mediation, reporting, and content delivery). Ezoic may set cookies and process data to show you relevant ads, limit ad repetition, track ad performance, fight fraud, and comply with regional privacy requirements.

  • What Ezoic collects/uses: pseudonymous identifiers, device info, coarse location, page views, ad interactions, and consent choices.

  • Why: to deliver and optimize ads; for analytics, reporting, and security; and to comply with consent/opt-out laws.

Note: Our privacy policy explicitly discloses the involvement of Ezoic and how user data is handled for advertising and consent management. You can review and adjust consent within the on-site consent banner/modal managed by Ezoic.

B. Other Partners

We may also use additional ad tech and analytics vendors (e.g., demand partners, measurement providers). Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies in addition to this one and your consent choices made on our Site.

6) Lawful Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following:

  • Consent (e.g., personalized ads, non-essential cookies);

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, fraud prevention, non-personalized ads, analytics improvements);

  • Contract (e.g., responding to inquiries);

  • Legal obligations (e.g., tax/accounting or responding to lawful requests).

7) How We Use Information

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site;

  • Personalize content and remember preferences;

  • Measure and improve Site and ad performance;

  • Communicate with you (e.g., replies, newsletters if subscribed);

  • Prevent fraud and enhance security;

  • Comply with laws and enforce terms.

8) Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data with:

  • Service providers/Processors (hosting, email delivery, anti-spam, analytics, ad tech such as Ezoic) under appropriate contracts;

  • Legal/Compliance recipients, if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security;

  • Business transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition), subject to safeguards.

We do not sell personal information in the sense of exchanging it for money, but some U.S. state laws consider interest-based advertising a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. See California & U.S. State Privacy Rights.

9) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data type, purpose, and legal obligations.

10) International Transfers

If data is transferred outside your country/region (e.g., to the U.S. or other locations where our providers operate), we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses) consistent with applicable law.

11) Your Choices & Consent Management

A. Consent Preferences (Global)

You can review or change your consent at any time using the Consent Preferences link or icon on our Site (the Ezoic-managed CMP). This controls regional requirements (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy, CPRA/CCPA).

B. Browser Controls

You can block/delete cookies via your browser settings. Doing so may affect Site features or ad relevance.

C. Interest-Based Ads Opt-Out (Additional)

12) Your Privacy Rights

A. EEA/UK

You may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, limitation, objection (including to profiling for direct marketing), and portability. When processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time via the CMP or by contacting us. We will respond in accordance with GDPR/UK GDPR.

B. California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know/access categories and specific pieces of personal information collected;

  • Delete personal information (subject to exceptions);

  • Correct inaccurate personal information;

  • Opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information;

  • Limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable);

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising rights.

How to exercise: Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (see Section 13) and/or contact us at cookwithknotwave@gmail.com. We will verify your request consistent with the law. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization.

C. Other U.S. States

Depending on your state (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut), you may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of targeted advertising or profiling. Use our on-site consent/preferences tools and contact email to exercise rights.

13) Region-Specific Tools & Links

  • Consent Preferences / Cookie Settings: available at all times via the on-site banner or settings link (managed by Ezoic).

  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California): We provide an opt-out link on our Site footer. If you don’t see it, you can also email cookwithknotwave@gmail.com with the subject “California Opt-Out.”

14) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to remove it.

15) Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

16) Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.

17) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above shows the latest revision. Material changes will be reflected on this page and, where required, communicated through the Site or by email.

18) Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Email: cookwithknotwave@gmail.com

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