Last updated: April 2026
This privacy policy explains how Shirley Cooking (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit shirleycooking.com.
Information we collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse this site. However, some information is collected automatically or when you choose to interact with us.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: When you visit the site, standard log data is collected including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs. This is collected via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: We use cookies to analyse site traffic, serve relevant advertisements and remember your preferences. See the Cookies section below for details.
Information you provide
- Newsletter signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is managed by Kit (ConvertKit). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address and the content of your comment. Email addresses are not displayed publicly.
How we use your information
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
- To send recipe updates and newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- To display relevant advertising via Google AdSense
- To respond to comments and enquiries
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This site uses the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site, traffic sources). This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage ad personalisation via Google Ad Settings.
- Functional cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the site to work correctly, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Google Privacy Policy
- Kit (ConvertKit) — Kit Privacy Policy
- WP Recipe Maker — recipe data is stored on our servers only and is not shared with third parties
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Data retention
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing from our newsletter)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to check back periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].