Effective Date: [22nd of Sept. 2025]
Last Updated: [15th of Feb, 2026]
Welcome to The Home Cook Mum.
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with the website www.homecookmum.com
By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The Home Cook Mum is a personal food blog created and managed by Rafia — a mum, home cook, and recipe developer passionate about children’s nutrition and family meals.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:
📧 Email: [help@homecookmum.com]
2. Information We Collect
When you visit or use The Home Cook Mum, the following types of information may be collected:
Personal Information
Information such as your name and email address when you:
- Subscribe to the newsletter
- Leave a comment
- Submit a contact form
You provide this information voluntarily.
Non-Personal Information
This may include:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- General website usage data
This information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Send newsletters, recipes, and updates (if you have subscribed)
- Respond to questions or comments
- Improve website performance and content
- Monitor engagement and traffic
- Comply with legal obligations
Your personal information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with the content.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Third-Party Services
The Home Cook Mum may use trusted third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Email marketing providers for newsletters and subscriber management
- Social media platforms (such as Instagram or Pinterest) for embedded content
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Please review their policies for further details.
6. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, the data shown in the comments form is collected, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile image (if applicable).
7. Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to The Home Cook Mum newsletter, your email address will only be used to send recipes, updates, and relevant content.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting me directly.
8. Data Protection & Security
Reasonable measures are taken to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While efforts are made to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Children’s Privacy
Although The Home Cook Mum shares recipes designed for children, the website is intended for parents and caregivers.
Personal data is not knowingly collected from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact me so that it can be removed promptly.
10. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about you
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request that your data not be sold or shared (where applicable by law)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
[help@HomeCookMum.com]
11. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. The updated date will always appear at the top of this page.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
The Home Cook Mum
Email: [help@homecookmum.com]
Website: www.homecookmum.com