Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://bbq-chicken-thighs-recipe.scoopstorm.com! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of information from users visiting our website, utilizing our applications, or engaging with our services.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not extend to external websites, apps, or services accessed through links on our site, as they have their own privacy policies that govern data handling.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy is relevant when you:

  1. Use our applications and services as a registered user.
  2. Visit and interact with any of our websites linked to this statement.
  3. Subscribe or unsubscribe from our newsletters, emails, or other communications.
  4. Make purchases on our platform or request information from us.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  • Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and maintenance, such as username, email address, and password hashes.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history required for transactions.
  • Financial Information: Banking information for direct debits or refunds.
  • Purchase Information: Order history, product preferences, and purchase frequency.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, operating system versions, and other technical data from mobile devices accessing our services.
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates and location services data when you use our apps on a smartphone.
  • Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, and reviews left by users regarding our products or services.
  • Social Media Information: User profiles, posts, and interactions when you connect our services to social media accounts.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you interact with, including preferences and browsing behavior.

We gather this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, purchase transactions, device sensors, analytics tools, and third-party integrations. Additionally, we may receive personal data from trusted partners who assist us in providing services, subject to their privacy commitments.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionalities such as user authentication and account management.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remembering your preferences, language settings, and ad choices to enhance user experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage and user behavior to improve our services and content.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are set on their devices.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Completing transactions and providing post-purchase support.
  • Maintaining your account and delivering requested services.
  • Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.
  • Analyzing user behavior to enhance our platform and services.

Once data is no longer needed for these purposes, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards.
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls are in place, limiting data access only to authorized personnel.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. Our services are designed for a general audience, and we encourage parents and legal guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access and rectification of your data.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data.
  • Restriction on processing your data.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Objection to how your data is used.
  • Non-discrimination in our services based on exercise of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We will respond to your requests as quickly as possible and within the time frames set by applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website, and updated versions will be posted here with an effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy:

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.