Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 24, 2024

At Great Food Recipes ("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 greatfoodrecipes.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as dietary preferences, cooking skill level, and favorite cuisines.
• Recipe Submissions: If you submit recipes, we collect the recipe content, images, and any attribution information you provide.
• Comments and Reviews: We collect information you provide when commenting on recipes or leaving reviews.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and communication preferences.
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages viewed, recipes saved, and search queries.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services
• To personalize your experience and recommend recipes based on your preferences
• To send you newsletters, recipe updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To improve our website and develop new features
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, including:

• Web hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

8. Updates 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.

9. Contact Us

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

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please contact us using the information above.