Effective Date: October 23, 2024
At Encyclo Recipes, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide while using our website. By accessing or using Encyclo Recipes, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from users:
A. Personal Information:
Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual. We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a blog post, or contact us via email. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you voluntarily provide in your comments or inquiries
B. Non-Personal Information:
Non-personal information includes data that does not directly identify you. This information is collected automatically through cookies, log files, and analytics tools. Examples of non-personal information include:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Time spent on the site
- Pages visited
- Device type (mobile or desktop)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide a personalized experience: We may use your data to understand your preferences and suggest relevant recipes or content.
- To communicate with you: If you’ve provided your email address, we may send you newsletters, updates, or responses to your inquiries.
- To improve our website: Non-personal information helps us monitor how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve our content, design, and features.
- To comply with legal requirements: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Encyclo Recipes uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device to help remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on the website.
We also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to track and analyze non-personal information about how users interact with the website. These services may use cookies to gather information and report on website trends without identifying individual users.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share personal information with third-party vendors who assist us with website maintenance, email delivery, or analytics. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the services they provide.
- Legal obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a legal process or protect the rights, safety, or property of Encyclo Recipes and its users.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your information.
- Opt-out of receiving emails or other communications from us.
- Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal or administrative purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or affiliate sites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Encyclo Recipes reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]