Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Culinary Delights ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Comments and reviews you post on recipe pages
• Information you provide when contacting us
• Profile information and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website information
• Device information and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our recipe sharing services
• To process and display your comments and reviews
• To improve our website and user experience
• To communicate with you about our services
• To ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve website performance and functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage and transmission protocols

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: