Privacy Policy

CookingMasterus by Carmine L Davis

Date: October 28, 2025

CookingMaster by Carmine L Davis (“CookingMaster”) is a professionally curated culinary platform operated under the direct oversight of Carmine L Davis. An established authorityy in gastronomic education. This Privacy Policy is a binding legal notice that governs the collection, processing, and protection of personal data.when you access https://cookingmasterus.blogspot.com/ (the “Site”), utilize our premium content or engage with our services.

Your use of the Site constitutes explicit acceptance of this Policy.

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1. Scope and Applicability

This Policy applies to all personal data processed through the Site, mobile applications, email communications, and any affiliated digital properties owned by Carmine L Davis.

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2. Data Collection – Principles of Minimization and Transparency

Category	Examples	Collection Method	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Identity & Contact Data	Full name, email, postal address	Account registration, newsletter signup, contact forms	Consent / Contract
Account Credentials	Username, encrypted password, dietary preferences	User profile creation	Contract
Financial Data	Payment card details (tokenized)	Premium subscriptions, e-cookbooks	Contract
Technical Data	IP address, browser fingerprint, device ID	Automated logging	Legitimate Interest
Usage Analytics	Pages viewed, session duration, clickstream	Cookies, Google Analytics (anonymized)	Legitimate Interest / Consent
User-Generated Content	Recipe submissions, comments, ratings	Community features	Consent

We collect only the data required to deliver a superior, personalized culinary experience.

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3. Data Usage – Authorized Purposes Only

1. Service Delivery – Recipe personalization, meal-plan generation, order fulfillment.
2. Communication – Transactional emails, curated newsletters (opt-in only).
3. Platform Optimization – A/B testing, performance analytics, UX enhancements.
4. Fraud Prevention & Security – Real-time monitoring via trusted cybersecurity partners.
5. Legal Compliance – Retention for tax, audit, or regulatory mandates.

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4. Data Sharing – Strict Vendor Governance

Recipient	Purpose	Safeguards
PCI-DSS Compliant Payment Processors	Secure transaction handling	Tokenization; no card data stored
Cloud Infrastructure Providers	Site hosting & backups	ISO 27001-certified; encrypted at rest
Email Delivery Platforms	Newsletter dispatch	GDPR-compliant DPA in place
Analytics Partners	Aggregated performance insights	IP anonymization enabled

We do not sell, rent, or monetize personal data under any circumstances.

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5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Type	Function	Duration	Control
Strictly Necessary	Authentication, cart persistence	Session / 1 year	Non-disableable
Performance	Google Analytics (anonymized)	26 months	Opt-out via banner
Functional	Saved recipes, theme preference	1 year	Browser settings
Targeting	Retargeting (if enabled)	90 days	Consent withdrawal

Cookie Consent Banner: Granular controls compliant with ePrivacy Directive and CCPA.

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6. Security Framework – Enterprise-Grade Protections

• Encryption: TLS 1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest.
• Access Controls: Role-based access, MFA enforced for all administrative accounts.
• Incident Response: 24-hour breach notification protocol.
• Annual Penetration Testing by certified third-party auditors.

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7. Data Subject Rights – Global Compliance

Right	Jurisdiction	Execution Timeline
Access, Rectification, Erasure	GDPR Art. 15–17	30 days
Data Portability	GDPR Art. 20	30 days
Opt-Out of Sale	CCPA §1798.120	Immediate
Do-Not-Track Signals	CCPA / CPRA	Honored

Submit requests to: privacy@cookingmaster.com Verification via secure, multi-factor process.

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8. Children’s Privacy – Zero-Tolerance Policy

The Site is strictly prohibited for individuals under 16 years of age. Any data inadvertently collected will be deleted within 72 hours of discovery.

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9. International Data Transfers

Data is processed in ISO 27001-certified U.S. data centers. Transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland are protected by:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) where applicable

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10. Policy Governance & Updates

• Version Control: All revisions are archived with change logs.
• Material Changes: Notified via email (subscribers) and prominent Site banner.
• Policy Owner: Carmine L Davis – Chief Privacy Officer

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Contact the Privacy Office

CookingMaster by Carmine L Davis Attn: Data Protection Officer Email: privacy@cookingmaster.com Secure PGP Key: Available on request

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CookingMaster by Carmine L Davis operates with the highest standards of data ethics, transparency, and culinary excellence.

Last reviewed by external legal counsel: October 28, 2025