Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: January 5, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to MaCooking, your trusted platform for authentic Moroccan recipes and culinary traditions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address when you create an account
- Profile information and cooking preferences
- Contact details for customer support inquiries
- Payment information for premium features (processed securely by third parties)
Usage Information
- Pages visited, recipes viewed, and time spent on our website
- Search queries and recipe interactions
- Device information, browser type, and IP address
- Referring/exit pages and navigation patterns
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Essential cookies for authentication and website functionality
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand user behavior
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) for personalized content
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Provide access to recipes and content
- Personalize your recipe recommendations
- Maintain and improve user experience
- Process and save favorite recipes
Communication
- Send newsletters with new recipes (with consent)
- Respond to customer inquiries and support
- Send important service updates
- Notify about platform changes
Analytics & Improvement
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Improve recipe search functionality
- Develop new features and content
- Enhance overall user experience
Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce our terms of service
Information Sharing
⚠️ We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
🔍 Google Analytics
Tracks website usage and helps us improve our services.Privacy Policy
📊 Vercel Analytics
Monitors site performance and user experience metrics.
💰 Google AdSense
Displays relevant advertisements.How Google uses cookies
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability
Request transfer of your information to another service provider
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we process your information
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account information is kept while your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@macooking.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.
International Users
MaCooking is based in Morocco. If you are accessing our website from outside Morocco, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Morocco where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.