Privacy Policy for Lazy Weeknight Kitchen
Last updated: December 2025
Welcome to Lazy Weeknight Kitchen (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit https://lazyweeknightkitchen.com (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Email address (newsletter signup, contact forms, user accounts)
- Name (optional for comments, contact forms, or user accounts)
- User-generated content (comments, recipes, or feedback submissions)
- Account details if you choose to register an account on the Site
We never collect sensitive data such as health information or precise geolocation.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect:
- Comment text
- Your IP address and browser user-agent string (for spam prevention)
The comment may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Site
- Respond to messages and support requests
- Send newsletters (only if you subscribed)
- Personalize your experience
- Monitor website performance
- Detect and prevent fraud or spam
- Manage user accounts and comments
We do not sell your data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent — newsletter subscription, cookies, analytics
- Contract — creating and maintaining user accounts
- Legitimate Interest — site security, spam prevention, analytics
- Legal Obligation — maintaining required business records
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contact@lazyweeknightkitchen.com.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyze site traffic
- Remember preferences
- Protect from spam or abuse
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site.
Google Analytics may collect:
- IP addresses (possibly anonymized)
- Browser and device data
- Usage patterns
Google processes this data according to its own privacy policy.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
6. How We Share Your Information
We may share your data only with trusted third parties:
- Google Analytics for traffic measurement
- Email service providers for sending newsletters
- Spam protection tools for comment security
- Website hosting providers (for technical operation)
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Newsletter emails: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: until issues are resolved
- User accounts: until you request deletion
- Comments: remain publicly visible unless deleted by you or moderation
- Analytics data: for as long as Google Analytics retains it (typically 26–38 months)
You may request deletion at any time (details below).
8. Your Rights (EU & GDPR)
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@lazyweeknightkitchen.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Lazy Weeknight Kitchen does not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years old.
If you believe a child has provided data, contact us immediately.
10. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no online system is 100% secure.
Use the Site at your own discretion.
11. Links to External Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:
📧 contact@lazyweeknightkitchen.com
We will respond as quickly as possible.