Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 16, 2026
CookMio operates the website at https://cookmio.com. This policy describes what information we collect when you visit, how we use it, and the choices you have.
What We Collect
Information You Give Us
- Email address — only if you choose to contact us directly. We never send unsolicited email.
- Search queries — if you use the site's search feature, queries are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers.
We do not require accounts, and we do not collect names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, or payment details.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit cookmio.com, our infrastructure and analytics providers automatically record:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Pages viewed and time spent on each
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
- Approximate location (country/city level, derived from IP)
Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Provider | Can you opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality and security | CookMio | No |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use the site | Google Analytics | Yes |
| Advertising | Showing relevant ads and measuring ad performance | Google AdSense / third-party ad networks | Yes |
Managing cookies: EU visitors can use the cookie consent banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies. All visitors can block or delete cookies through browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for:
- Running the site — ensuring pages load correctly and the site remains secure
- Understanding usage — analyzing traffic patterns to improve content and navigation
- Showing advertisements — displaying ads through third-party networks to support the site financially
- Responding to you — replying if you contact us by email
- Security — protecting against spam, abuse, and attacks
We do not:
- Sell or rent personal data
- Build individual profiles beyond what ad networks require for ad targeting
- Make decisions that could legally affect you based on collected data
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and visitor behavior.
- Data collected: page views, session duration, traffic source, device info, approximate location
- Data retention: 14 months, then auto-deleted
- Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt out: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for performance and security.
- Data collected: IP address, request headers, security metadata
- Purpose: DDoS mitigation, bot protection, CDN caching, SSL
- Cloudflare's privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We display ads through Google AdSense and other ad networks.
- These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity
- Opt out of personalized ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Google AdSense privacy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Your Rights
General
You may:
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
Contact us at contact@cookmio.com to exercise any of these rights.
EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you additionally have the right to:
- Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent (such as non-essential cookies)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority
Our legal bases for processing include: legitimate interest (site operation, security), consent (non-essential cookies, analytics), and legal obligation.
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Data Security
- All data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS through Cloudflare
- We do not store sensitive personal data (health, financial, or government identifiers) on any server
- CookMio is a static website with no server-side database — no personal data persists on our infrastructure
- No method of Internet transmission is fully secure; we take reasonable measures but cannot guarantee absolute security
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
CookMio is accessible worldwide. If you visit from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the site, you consent to this transfer. Google and Cloudflare process data under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes are indicated by updating the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will also be noted on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your data? Email us at contact@cookmio.com