Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2025

Welcome to MyRecipeCritic.com

At MyRecipeCritic.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website MyRecipeCritic.com and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Postal address
• Phone number
• Username and password
• Profile information
• Payment information
• Communication preferences
• Recipe reviews and comments
• Photos you upload
• Survey responses

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

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

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Click patterns
• Cookie data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Primary Uses

• Provide and maintain our website services
• Process your recipe reviews and comments
• Send newsletters and updates you've subscribed to
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Process payments and transactions
• Personalize your user experience
• Improve our website functionality

2.2 Secondary Uses

• Analyze website usage patterns
• Develop new features and content
• Prevent fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Generate anonymous statistical data

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting
• Payment processing
• Email delivery
• Analytics
• Customer support
• Marketing services

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders
• Legal processes
• Government requests
• Protection of rights and safety
• Investigation of potential violations

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure data storage
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls
• Employee training
• Data backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Update preferences

5.2 California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand usage patterns
• Improve website functionality
• Provide personalized content
• Analyze website traffic

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

7. Children's Privacy

MyRecipeCritic.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your information to servers and service providers located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection rules.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email:

11. Additional Information

11.1 Retention Period

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

11.2 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 19, 2025. Your privacy is important to us at MyRecipeCritic.com, and we are committed to protecting your personal information while providing you with the best possible user experience.