Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

We appreciate your interest in our website KitchenCat (hereinafter "we", "us" or "our website"). The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Below we inform you in detail about the processing of your data when visiting our website.

1. Responsible Party

Responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

KitchenCat
Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about data privacy or wish to assert your rights, please contact the address above.

2. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right at any time to:

• Request information about your data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR).
• Request the correction of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR).
• Request the deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR).
• Request the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
• Object to the processing (Art. 21 GDPR).
• Data portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).
• Withdraw any consent given at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

3. General Information on Data Processing

3.1 Scope of Data Processing

We process personal data of our users fundamentally only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The processing of personal data regularly takes place only with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where processing the data is permitted by statutory provisions.

3.2 Legal Bases

To the extent that we obtain consent for personal data processing operations, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. For processing that is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

3.3 Data Deletion and Storage Duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if this is provided for by statutory provisions.

3.4 SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address line of the browser changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser line.

4. Data Processing on Our Website

4.1 Access Data / Server Log Files

When visiting our website, information is automatically collected by the server that your browser transmits. This includes:

• IP address of the requesting computer
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the retrieved file
• Transmitted data volume
• Access status (file transmitted, file not found etc.)
• Browser and operating system used
• Name of the internet service provider

This data is collected for technical reasons to ensure a smooth connection setup and comfortable use of our website as well as to evaluate system security and stability. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The data is not used to draw conclusions about your person.

4.2 Local Data Storage (LocalStorage)

If you agree to our data processing, we store your user data encrypted in your browser's LocalStorage under the key kitchen-cat-user. This data is stored exclusively locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. The following data is stored:

• Username – your chosen display name
• Bookmarked recipes – the list of your recipes marked as "liked"
• Viewed recipes – the list of recipes you have viewed
• Cooked recipes – the recipes you have marked as cooked, including frequency
• Consent status – whether and to what extent you have agreed to the data processing

The encryption is performed using AES-GCM (256-bit). Without consent, only your consent status (e.g. "rejected" or "only necessary") is stored in LocalStorage – in this case, no further personal data is stored locally.

You can remove this data completely at any time via your browser settings or using the "Delete Account" button on this page.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), § 25(1) TDDDG.

4.3 Comments and Ratings

If you comment on or rate a recipe, the following data is stored in our database:

• Your pseudonym
• The comment text
• The rating you assigned (star rating)

4.4 Recipe Views

When a recipe is viewed, the number of views is counted anonymously for statistical purposes. No personal data is stored in this process.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device. They do not cause any damage and do not contain any viruses.

5.1 Technically Necessary Cookies

Some cookies are technically necessary for our website to function properly. These are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or § 25(2) TDDDG.

5.2 Cookies for Advertising and Analysis

With your consent, we use cookies for advertising purposes and to analyze website usage. This includes in particular cookies from Google AdSense (see Section 6.1). The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), § 25(1) TDDDG.

5.3 Managing Your Cookie Settings

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future and change your cookie settings using the buttons on this page. In addition, you can restrict or completely deactivate the acceptance of cookies in your browser settings. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. Please note that deactivating cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

6. Advertising and Services Used

6.1 Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"), to integrate advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and so-called web beacons (invisible graphics) to display interest-based advertisements and collect information about the use of this website (including your IP address).

The information generated by cookies and web beacons is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google may share this information with contractual partners. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored about you.

Advertisements are only displayed if you have given your consent. If you have rejected cookies or only allowed necessary cookies, no Google AdSense advertisements will be loaded and no data transmission to Google will take place. Instead, a placeholder image is displayed.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), § 25(1) TDDDG.

You can find more information about Google's data privacy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can deactivate the use of cookies by Google via the following link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

6.2 Amazon Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to Amazon (Amazon Associates). If you purchase a product on Amazon via such a link, we receive a small commission. The price for you does not change.

When clicking on an affiliate link, you will be redirected to Amazon's website. From this point on, Amazon's data privacy policy applies. We have no influence on Amazon's data processing.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in financing our offering).

For more information, please see Amazon's privacy policy: Amazon Privacy Policy

6.3 Adsterra Advertising

We use Adsterra, a service of Adsterra Network (ADSTERRA LTD), to integrate advertisements on our website. Adsterra uses cookies and tracking technologies to display interest-based advertisements and collect information about the use of this website.

For information regarding Adsterra's data privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy.

Advertisements are only displayed if you have given your consent. If you have rejected cookies or only allowed necessary cookies, no Adsterra advertisements will be loaded and no data transmission to Adsterra will take place.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), § 25(1) TDDDG.

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7. Transfer to Third Countries

To the extent that you have consented to the use of advertising cookies (Google AdSense), your data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. Google has committed to complying with appropriate data protection standards. Data transfer to the USA can also be based on your consent (Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR).

Without your consent, no data transfer to third-party providers or third countries takes place.

8. Manage Your Consent

Using the buttons below, you can change your cookie settings, delete your account, or withdraw your consent.

9. Validity and Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and is as of May 2026. Due to the further development of our website or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed on this page at any time.