Last updated: April 2026
Welcome to allcookings.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using allcookings.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
allcookings.com is a luxury patisserie and dessert blog founded by Shafik, a professional Pastry Demi-Chef based in Dubai, UAE. The blog covers Michelin-level dessert recipes, French patisserie techniques, and professional culinary guidance for home cooks and pastry enthusiasts worldwide.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: hello@allcookings.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and referring URL — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free guide, we collect your email address with your consent.
- Payment information: If you purchase a digital product, payments are processed securely by third-party providers (Ziina). We do not store your payment details.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your comment.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and serve relevant advertising (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the content and functionality of allcookings.com
- Send you newsletters, recipe updates, or promotional emails (only if you have opted in)
- Process digital product purchases and deliver downloads
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve our content strategy
- Display personalised advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests: For analytics and site improvement
- Contract: For processing digital product purchases
- Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law
5. Cookies & Advertising
allcookings.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience and serve relevant ads.
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited and time on site. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this site.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google AdSense — Advertising (Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy)
- Google Analytics — Site analytics
- Ziina — Payment processing for digital products
- WordPress.com — Website hosting and infrastructure
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- If required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Email subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@allcookings.com.
10. Children’s Privacy
allcookings.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
allcookings.com
Dubai, UAE
Email: hello@allcookings.com
