Privacy Controls That Actually Make Sense!

Your Data, Your Choice

Soon you'll have complete control over how CookCloud uses cookies and tracks your activity - with clear explanations of what each choice means for your experience.

What You'll See

🍪 Simple Cookie Banner

When you first visit CookCloud, you'll get a friendly cookie notice with three clear options:
- "Accept All" - Get the full CookCloud experience with personalization
- "Reject Optional" - Only essential cookies for basic functionality
- "Customize Settings" - Pick exactly what you're comfortable with

⚙️ Detailed Control Panel

You'll be able to customize exactly what CookCloud can track:

🔒 Essential Cookies (Always On)
Required for login, security, and basic site function

📊 Analytics & Performance (Your Choice)
Help us improve CookCloud with anonymous usage data
If disabled: Slower improvements, but full functionality

🎯 Personalization & Recommendations (Your Choice)
Enable smart recipe suggestions and customized features
If disabled: Generic recipes instead of personalized suggestions

📱 Marketing & Social Media (Your Choice)
Enable recipe sharing and grocery delivery integrations
If disabled: No social sharing or partner features

What Makes It Better

🧠 Smart Explanations

• Plain English - No confusing legal jargon
• Impact Preview - See exactly what you'll miss if you disable features
• Real Examples - "You won't get personalized meal plans" instead of vague terms
• Honest Trade-offs - Clear about what we need data for

📱 Mobile Friendly

• Touch-friendly toggles that are easy to use on your phone
• Quick decisions without endless scrolling
• Bottom banner that doesn't block your cooking
• One-tap settings to change preferences anytime

🔄 Easy Changes

• Change anytime in your cookie settings
• No penalties - full functionality with minimal cookies
• Quick updates when we change our policies
• Your consent history so you know what you agreed to

Your Privacy Rights

🛡️ Full Control

• Download your data - get everything we have about you
• Delete everything - complete account and data removal
• See our records - view your consent history
• Easy withdrawal - change your mind with one click

🌍 Legal Protection

• GDPR compliant for EU users
• CCPA compliant for California residents
• Transparent policies with regular updates
• Secure storage of your privacy choices

What You Can Expect

✅ If You Accept All Cookies

• Personalized recipe suggestions based on your cooking style
• Smart meal planning that learns your preferences
• Social sharing of your favorite recipes
• Grocery delivery integrations with your preferred stores

⚡ If You Choose Minimal Cookies

• Full CookCloud functionality for meal planning and recipes
• Anonymous browsing with no behavior tracking
• Generic recommendations instead of personalized ones
• Manual grocery shopping without delivery integrations

🔄 Easy to Change Your Mind

• Try personalization and turn it off if you don't like it
• Start minimal and add features when you're ready
• Seasonal adjustments - more tracking during meal planning season
• No pressure - we'll remind you about features but won't nag

Bottom Line: You'll know exactly what data CookCloud collects, why we need it, and what you get in return - with the power to change your mind anytime.

Privacy that's honest, clear, and completely in your control!