Legal Disclaimer & Privacy Notice
Last Updated: April 2026
This Website, accessible at cooking.alinschoten.com ("the Website" or "the App"), is owned and operated by Alexander Linschoten. By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions.
1. Intellectual Property and Ownership
All original content on this Website — including but not limited to recipes, texts, photographs, videos, and designs — is the intellectual property of Alexander Linschoten, unless explicitly credited to third parties.
Please note that not all non-original recipes or materials may be distinctly labeled as such. Therefore, any form of reproduction, publication, or sharing of Website content must first be communicated and approved by the Owner.
For permission or collaboration requests, please contact: legal-cookingapp@alinschoten.com
2. Non-Commercial, Personal Use
The Website and its contents are provided exclusively for private, non-commercial, and hobby use.
Users may:
- View and use content for personal cooking and inspiration purposes.
Users may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or publish any content for commercial use.
- Copy or repost recipes or materials on other websites or platforms without prior written consent.
3. Disclaimer of Liability
All recipes and related information are provided "as is" for general informational purposes only. Cooking outcomes may differ depending on equipment, ingredients, and user skill.
The Website and its Owner make no guarantee as to the accuracy, nutritional suitability, or reliability of the content.
The Owner disclaims all liability for injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of any content made available on the Website.
4. External Links
The Website may contain links to external sites or materials provided by third parties. These links are offered solely for convenience. The Owner does not endorse or assume responsibility for external content, data practices, or user handling by such sites.
5. Modifications and Termination
The Owner reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any element of the Website — including content, design, or functionality — without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
6. Privacy Notice
a. Data Collection
The Website may collect minimal information that users voluntarily provide or that is automatically gathered for basic functionality — for example, standard server logs, analytics data, or cookies used to measure Website traffic performance.
b. Purpose and Use
Collected data (if any) is used solely to improve user experience, maintain website performance, and ensure security. Personal data is never sold, shared, or used for commercial profiling.
c. Cookies and Analytics
The Website may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or privacy-focused alternatives) to understand aggregate usage patterns. Visitors can control or disable cookies through browser settings if desired.
d. Data Protection Rights
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), visitors based in the European Union have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any identifiable data stored in connection with their use of the Website.
Requests may be sent to: legal-cookingapp@alinschoten.com
e. Data Retention
Any collected data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above or to comply with applicable legal obligations.
7. Governing Law
This Legal Disclaimer, Terms of Use, and Privacy Notice are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.