Dad Loves to Cook is a personal blog created and written by me, Karl McGinnis. This site exists to share recipes, cooking tips, and products I genuinely enjoy.
From time to time, I may partner with brands or companies and receive compensation for content creation, including recipe development, photography, or reviews. However:
- I only recommend products I personally use or believe in
- Compensation never influences my opinions
- All views expressed on this site are entirely my own
PRIVACY POLICY
Dad Loves to Cook (“Website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected and how it is used.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites
This data helps improve the Website and user experience.
Cookies
The Website uses cookies (small data files stored on your browser) to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features of the Website may not function properly.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Improve content and user experience
- Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
- Respond to comments or inquiries
- Monitor and analyze site performance
- Prevent unauthorized or harmful activity
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The Website may use third-party tools to operate effectively. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics – tracks site usage and performance
- Email marketing platforms – used to send newsletters and updates
- E-commerce providers – used for digital product delivery
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to operate the Website or when required by law.
AFFILIATE LINKS
Dad Loves to Cook may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means:
- Some links may earn a small commission if you make a purchase
- There is no additional cost to you
- These links help support the Website
We may participate in programs such as the Amazon Associates Program or similar networks.
ADVERTISING & RETARGETING
The Website may display advertisements and use remarketing tools (such as Google or social media platforms) to show relevant content.
These services may use cookies to display ads based on past visits.
You can opt out through your browser settings or ad platform preferences.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
If you choose to subscribe:
- Your name and email address will be stored securely
- You may receive newsletters, updates, or promotions
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
We do not sell or share your email address.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
If you leave a comment on the Website:
- Your name or username may be publicly visible
- Your email address will never be displayed publicly
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Opt out of email communications
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data
To make a request, contact:
karlmcginnis1@gmail.com
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Please do not submit sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, health data, or financial details) through the Website.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This Website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us and it will be removed promptly.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
CONTACT
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Karl McGinnis
karlmcginnis1@gmail.com
Last Updated
April 2026