Privacy Policy & Disclosure

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025

Welcome to Cocina Republic! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy and Disclosure explain how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, and participate in our affiliate programs.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information Cocina Republic may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or filling out forms.

b. Non-Personal Information We collect non-personal information automatically through cookies, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or search engine

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Cookies help us improve user experience, analyze website performance, and support personalized ads and affiliate tracking. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

Cocina Republic uses collected information to:

• Provide and enhance website content
• Respond to comments and inquiries
• Deliver newsletters and updates
• Analyze traffic and user behavior for optimization
• Display personalized ads and track affiliate link performance

3. Affiliate Programs

Cocina Republic participates in affiliate marketing programs, allowing us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases. These affiliate links support the cost of running this blog. Rest assured, we only recommend products and services we trust and believe will add value to our readers.

Programs we participate in include:

• Amazon Influencer Program: An affiliate advertising program designed to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com.
• Shopify Collabs: Allows us to earn commissions on purchases through Shopify affiliate links.
• Collective Voice: Enables commission income through affiliate links and recommendations.
• Walmart Creators: Offers commissions on purchases made through Walmart affiliate links.

Affiliate links are clearly identified with a disclaimer at the beginning of posts or directly next to the link.

Cocina Republic participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase. These affiliate links help support the cost of running this blog. Rest assured, we only recommend products and services we trust and believe will add value to our readers.

Amazon Influencers Cocina Republic participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.

Affiliate links are identified with a disclaimer at the beginning of posts or directly next to the link.

4. Google Analytics and Google Ads

a. Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. This tool collects data through cookies to provide insights about our website visitors. All data is anonymized and used for analytical purposes only. For more information, visit: Google Privacy Policy.

b. Google Ads Cocina Republic uses Google Ads to display personalized advertisements. Google Ads uses cookies to track your browsing behavior and display relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ad Settings or via third-party opt-out tools.

5. Microsoft Clarity Usage

We use Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to better understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes collecting data such as:

• Behavioral Metrics: Insights into how you navigate and interact with the site.
• Heatmaps and Session Replays: Visual tools that show where users click, scroll, or engage the most.

This information helps us improve user experience, enhance site performance, and market our content effectively. Data is collected using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies, and it’s also used for security and fraud prevention purposes.

Use of this site constitutes agreement that Cocina Republic and Microsoft may collect and use this data. For more information, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement and our Privacy Policy.

6. Advertising

CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

7. Sponsored Content

From time to time, Cocina Republic may publish sponsored content. Sponsored content is clearly labeled as such and reflects partnerships with brands or companies that align with our mission and values. While we are compensated for this content, all opinions and reviews are our own.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third-party services to help us:

• Analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Serve ads (e.g., Google Ads)
• Process affiliate commissions

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

10. Your Rights

Users have the following rights:

• Access and request a copy of personal data
• Request corrections to personal data
• Opt-out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link
• Manage cookies via browser settings

11. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Please review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Newsletter and Email Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, users consent to receive periodic updates, promotional content, and announcements from Cocina Republic. We use the information provided (such as email addresses) solely to send newsletters and related content.

Unsubscribe Option Subscribers can opt out of receiving newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email. Alternatively, users may contact us directly to request removal from the email list.

Third-Party Services We may use third-party email service providers to manage and send newsletters. These providers are contractually obligated to protect user information and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

14. Contact Us