Last Updated: August 26, 2026
Welcome to CrockNook.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Debby Orlowski. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us while browsing our crockpot and slow cooker recipes.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Comments: When you leave a comment or review on a recipe, we collect the name, email address, and message you enter. We may also collect your IP address and browser user-agent string to help detect spam.
- Email Subscriptions: If you sign up for our newsletter to get new recipes delivered to your inbox, we collect your name and email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
- Contact Forms: If you contact Debby directly via our contact page or email, we receive your name, email, and the contents of your message.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, when you visit CrockNook.com, certain non-personally identifiable details are collected automatically through cookies and log files, including:
- Your browser type and operating system.
- Referring websites and the pages you visit on our site.
- The date, time, and duration of your visit.
- General location data (such as country or city level).
2. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to make your browsing experience smoother. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (like recipe card display settings or comment fields).
- Understand how visitors navigate our site so we can improve our recipe guides.
- Serve relevant advertisements that support keeping our recipes 100% free to access.
You can turn off cookies at any time through your individual browser settings.
3. Advertising Partners & Third-Party Services
To keep CrockNook.com free for everyone, we partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads when you visit the site. These ad partners may use cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests and previous visits across the web.
A. Google AdSense & Other Ad Networks
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to CrockNook.com and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
B. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us analyze website traffic and user engagement. These tools collect anonymous, aggregated data about page visits and interaction patterns.
C. Affiliate Disclosure (If Applicable)
From time to time, we may include affiliate links to kitchen tools, slow cookers, or ingredients we genuinely love and recommend. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
4. GDPR & CCPA Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- European Economic Area (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You can also request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- California Residents (CCPA / CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data is collected, request its deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us using the contact details below.
5. Children’s Privacy
CrockNook.com does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it from our records.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect site updates, legal requirements, or changes in how we display ads. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out:
Website: CrockNook.com
Contact Person: Debby Orlowski
Contact: Contact Us