At WeCookRecipes.com, safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy provides a comprehensive explanation of how we collect, process, protect, and share your personal information, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Personal Identification Information (PII): Includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information provided during account registration, form submissions, or interactions on our website.
- Usage Data: Captures information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on each page, and device details.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small text files or codes used to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve functionality.
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us to:
- Provide a tailored and seamless experience on our website.
- Share newsletters, promotions, and marketing materials (only with your consent).
- Analyze website performance to improve functionality and content.
- Protect against fraud, ensure security, and enforce our terms of service.
Your GDPR Rights
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to these GDPR rights:
- Access Your Data: Request a detailed copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct Inaccuracies: Update or rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Delete Your Data: Request the removal of your personal data, subject to specific legal conditions.
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another organization.
- Object to Processing: Opt-out of specific data processing activities, including direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@WeCookRecipes.com.
Your CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you the following rights:
- Know Your Data: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, how it’s used, and any third parties we share it with.
- Delete Your Data: Request that we delete your personal data, except in cases where it’s required for legal, contractual, or transactional purposes.
- Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell your personal data, if we ever decide to, you will have the right to opt-out.
- Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without fear of being denied services or charged different prices.
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@WeCookRecipes.com or use the request form on our website.
When We Share Your Data
We may share your personal information under these circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in website operations, analytics, and payment processing—only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies and similar technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.
- Analyze traffic and understand user behavior on our site.
- Deliver targeted content and advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionalities.
Data Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us at privacy@WeCookRecipes.com, and we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@WeCookRecipes.com
Thank you for trusting We Cook Recipes with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a secure and enjoyable experience.