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Effective Date: June 28, 2026

Last Updated: June 28, 2026

Welcome to Chicago Homemade.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Chicago Homemade, accessible at https://chicagohomemade.com, collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using Chicago Homemade, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the website.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Information We Collect
3. How We Collect Information
4. How We Use Your Information
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6. Google AdSense and Advertising
7. Ezoic Services
8. Google Analytics
9. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
10. Email Communications
11. User Comments and Submissions
12. Embedded Content and External Links
13. Third-Party Services
14. Data Retention
15. Data Security
16. Your Privacy Rights
17. GDPR Privacy Rights
18. California Privacy Rights
19. Children’s Privacy
20. International Visitors
21. Changes to This Privacy Policy
22. Contact Information

1. Introduction

Chicago Homemade is a recipe and food website created to share homemade recipes, cooking guides, kitchen tips, food inspiration, seasonal meals, and related food content.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website only.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• How we collect information
• Why we use information
• How cookies and advertisements work
• How third-party services may process data
• Your choices and privacy rights

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Contact us through a contact form
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Leave a comment
• Send us feedback
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or giveaways

This information may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

Providing this information is voluntary.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Chicago Homemade, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser, device, cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and advertising technologies.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Internet service provider
• Language settings
• Approximate geographic location
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referral websites
• Exit pages
• Click behavior

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and how we can improve the experience.

2.3 Server Log Information

Like most websites, our servers may automatically collect log files. These logs may include your IP address, browser details, requested pages, time stamps, error messages, and technical diagnostic information.

Server logs are used for:

• Website security
• Performance monitoring
• Error diagnosis
• Fraud prevention
• Protection against abuse

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information in the following ways:

1. Directly from you when you fill out forms, leave comments, or contact us.
2. Automatically when you browse the website.
3. Through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
4. Through third-party services such as analytics, advertising, hosting, security, and email tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain Chicago Homemade
• Improve website performance
• Respond to messages and inquiries
• Send newsletters if you subscribe
• Analyze visitor behavior
• Improve recipes, articles, and website structure
• Display advertisements
• Personalize advertising where permitted
• Protect the website from spam, fraud, or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Chicago Homemade uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, measure traffic, personalize content, and display advertisements.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your experience.

5.2 Types of Cookies We May Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand website traffic and visitor behavior.
• Advertising cookies: Help display and measure advertisements.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may delete cookies, block cookies, or limit third-party cookies.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

Chicago Homemade may display advertisements through Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, or other advertising partners.

Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure advertisement performance
• Prevent advertising fraud
• Limit repeated ads
• Personalize ads where permitted

Google may use information from your visits to this and other websites to provide personalized advertisements.

You may manage Google advertising preferences through your Google account settings.

7. Ezoic Services

Chicago Homemade may use Ezoic services for advertising optimization, website performance improvement, analytics, and user experience testing.

Ezoic may collect and process information such as:

• IP address
• Browser information
• Device information
• Cookie identifiers
• Page interactions
• Advertising performance data

Ezoic may use this information to optimize ad placements, improve site speed, test layouts, and provide analytics.

More information may be available through Ezoic’s official privacy documentation.

8. Google Analytics

Chicago Homemade may use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the website.

Analytics tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device type
• Browser type
• Approximate location

This information is used to improve website content, navigation, performance, and user experience.

9. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

Some pages on Chicago Homemade may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships help support the website and allow us to continue creating recipes and food content.

We may also publish sponsored content. Sponsored content will be disclosed when required.

Our opinions, recommendations, and editorial choices remain our own.

10. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you emails containing:

• New recipes
• Cooking tips
• Seasonal food ideas
• Website updates
• Promotional content

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

We do not send newsletter emails unless you voluntarily subscribe or otherwise give permission.

11. User Comments and Submissions

Visitors may be able to leave comments on recipes, articles, or other website pages.

When you leave a comment, we may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your comment content
• Your IP address
• Browser information

This information may be used for spam prevention, moderation, security, and communication related to your comment.

We reserve the right to remove comments that are spam, offensive, unlawful, abusive, misleading, or unrelated to the content.

12. Embedded Content and External Links

Chicago Homemade may include embedded content from third-party websites, such as videos, images, social media posts, recipe tools, or interactive features.

Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, and process your information according to their own privacy policies.

Our website may also link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

13. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate and improve Chicago Homemade.

These may include:

• Website hosting providers
• Content delivery networks
• Security providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Email marketing platforms
• Spam prevention tools
• Affiliate platforms

These third parties may process information only as needed to provide their services or comply with legal requirements.

14. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

We may retain information to:

• Provide requested services
• Maintain website security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
• Improve website performance

When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely store it as required by law or legitimate business needs.

15. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures to protect personal information.

These measures may include:

• HTTPS encryption
• Firewall protection
• Spam filtering
• Malware protection
• Access controls
• Security monitoring
• Regular website updates

However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

16. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided below.

17. GDPR Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws.

These rights may include:

1. Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2. Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
4. Right to restrict processing: You may request limited processing of your data.
5. Right to object: You may object to certain types of processing.
6. Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured format.
7. Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

We process personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, such as consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or performance of a requested service.

18. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under California privacy laws.

These may include:

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to know how personal information is used
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to opt out of certain sharing practices where applicable
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Chicago Homemade does not knowingly sell personal information.

Some third-party advertising technologies may be considered “sharing” under certain privacy laws. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser or applicable consent tools where available.

19. Children’s Privacy

Chicago Homemade is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

20. International Visitors

Chicago Homemade may be accessed by visitors from different countries.

Your information may be processed, stored, or transferred to countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your location.

By using the website, you understand that your information may be processed in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates may be made to reflect:

• Changes in law
• Changes in website features
• Changes in advertising or analytics services
• Changes in business practices
• Security or operational updates

When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

22. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on our website.

Website: https://chicagohomemade.com

Website Name: Chicago Homemade

Final Consent

By using Chicago Homemade, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please stop using the website.

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