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 questions about data protection or wish to exercise 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 with us (Art. 15 GDPR).
• Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).
• Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR).
• Request 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 a given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

3. General Information on Data Processing

3.1 Scope of Data Processing

We only process personal data of our users insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data regularly only takes place with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where processing is permitted by law.

3.2 Legal Basis

Where we obtain consent for the processing of personal data, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. For processing that is necessary to protect 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 required by law.

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 recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.

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 device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the retrieved file
• Amount of data transferred
• Access status (file transferred, 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 for evaluating 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 consent 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
• Liked recipes – the list of recipes you marked as liked
• Viewed recipes – the list of recipes you have viewed
• Cooked recipes – the recipes you marked as cooked, including frequency
• Consent status – whether and to what extent you have consented to data processing

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

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

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

4.3 Comments and Ratings

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

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

4.4 Recipe Views

When a recipe is viewed, the number of views is anonymously counted 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 cause no harm and contain no 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 analyse 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 revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future and change your cookie settings using the buttons on this page. You can also restrict or completely disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling 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, Irland ("Google"), for displaying advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and so-called web beacons (invisible graphics) to collect information about the use of this website (including your IP address) and to display interest-based advertisements.

The information generated by cookies and web beacons is usually transferred to and stored on a Google server in the USA. Google may share this information with its 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 ads will be loaded and no data will be transferred to Google. A placeholder image will be displayed instead.

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

For more information about Google's data protection, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can disable Google's use of cookies at 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 through such a link, we receive a small commission. The price does not change for you.

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

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

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

7. Transfer to Third Countries

If you have consented to advertising cookies (Google AdSense), your data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. Google has committed to maintaining adequate data protection standards. Data transfer to the USA may also be based on your consent (Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR).

Without your consent, no data is transferred to third-party providers or third countries.

8. Manage Your Consent

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

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid as of May 2026. Due to the further development of our website or changes in 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.