Privacy Policy

Overview

We collect minimal information necessary to operate and improve Mildgate Cooking. This can include the information you provide, limited technical data about how the site is accessed, and the cookie preferences you choose.

We do not sell personal data. When we use service providers, they are required to process data only for the purposes we specify.

Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Account data: name and email address if you provide them via a form.
• Support or inquiry data: content of messages you send us (e.g., subject line and message body).
• Usage & device data: pages viewed, approximate location (derived from IP), browser type, and timestamps (typically in server logs).
• Local data: certain preferences may be stored in your browser (e.g., theme, course progress if applicable).
• Cookie preferences: your choice of essential-only or additional categories (such as analytics).

If you choose not to provide some information, certain features may be unavailable or work with reduced functionality.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to remember preferences and help the site function reliably.

Types of cookies we may use

• Essential: required for core functionality (e.g., security, preference storage).
• Analytics (optional): helps us understand usage patterns to improve the site.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie controls (if shown) or by adjusting your browser settings.

How We Use Data

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain the website and its features.
• Respond to requests and provide customer support.
• Improve content quality, performance, and usability.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations where applicable.

We do not use sensitive personal data to infer characteristics about you. We do not sell personal information.

Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information only in limited circumstances:

• Service providers that help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, email delivery), under contractual obligations.
• Legal compliance when required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Security to protect rights, property, and safety of users and the service.

If we ever engage in a corporate transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition), information may be transferred subject to this policy.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You should also take steps to protect your device and accounts.

• Access controls and least-privilege principles where applicable.
• Transport encryption (HTTPS) where available.
• Monitoring and rate limiting to reduce abuse.

Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary based on data type and context.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, portability, and objection or restriction to certain processing. You can request assistance by emailing [email protected].

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: request removal where applicable.
• Objection/Restriction: limit certain processing in some cases.

Children

Mildgate Cooking is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Contact

For privacy questions, email us at [email protected].