Privacy Policy for SmartCook Recipes
Effective Date: October 25, 2024
At SmartCook Recipes (the “Website”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your per sonal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from users, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure its security. By using SmartCook Recipes, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with our Website, such as subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other details you provide in your message
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Website. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Website
- Referring website or source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Personalize and improve your experience on our Website.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send periodic newsletters, updates, and recipes (if you have opted in).
- Analyze usage trends and improve the Website’s functionality and design.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns.
3. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to collect non-personal information. Cookies are small files stored on your browser to enhance user experience. We may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that this may affect the functionality of our Website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers, such as analytics services or email marketing platforms, to assist us in improving the Website. These third parties may have access to your non-personal information for the sole purpose of performing these tasks on our behalf.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:
- If required by law, to comply with a legal obligation.
- To protect and defend the rights or property of SmartCook Recipes.
- In connection with the sale, merger, or acquisition of all or a portion of our Website.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Unsubscribe from our newsletters and marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Request that we stop using or limit the processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
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. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]