Introduction

Welcome to Lokyi's Food Studio (lokyisfoodstudio.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

Lokyi's Food Studio is a food recipe blog operated by an individual creator. We do not require user accounts, logins, or registration of any kind. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by contacting us via email). However, certain non-personal information may be automatically collected when you visit our website:

  • IP address — your approximate location and network information
  • Browser and device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
  • Pages visited — which pages you view, how long you stay, and your navigation path
  • Referral sources — how you arrived at our website (search engine, social media, direct link, etc.)
  • Cookies and similar technologies — small data files stored on your device (see the Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

The non-personal information we collect is used to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website and which recipes are most popular
  • Improve our content, website performance, and user experience
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Monitor and protect the security of our website
  • Analyze traffic trends and visitor demographics in aggregate

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising purposes.

Types of cookies we use

  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behavior and measure website performance
  • Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense to display relevant ads and measure ad performance
  • Performance cookies — set by Cloudflare to optimize website delivery and security
  • Functional cookies — used to remember your preferences, such as saved favorite recipes (stored locally on your device)

Managing cookies

You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

To learn more about managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation or allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit, which pages you view, and what other sites you visited prior to coming to our website. We use this information solely to improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address, but we do not link this to any personally identifiable information.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy | Opt out of Google Analytics

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Learn more: How Google uses information from sites that use its services

Cloudflare

Our website is delivered through Cloudflare's content delivery network (CDN). Cloudflare may collect certain technical data, including IP addresses and browser information, to optimize performance, provide security features, and protect against malicious traffic.

Learn more: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers — third-party services described above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Cloudflare) may process data on our behalf as outlined in their respective privacy policies
  • Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities
  • Protection of rights — we may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our website. Our website is served over HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Cloudflare provides additional security measures, including DDoS protection and web application firewall capabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

  • The right to know what information is being collected about you
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of data collection and targeted advertising
  • The right to access your data in a portable format

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Information

Lokyi's Food Studio is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: lokyisfoodstudio@gmail.com