Privacy Policy

FoodiesFavorite

Effective Date: July 08, 2025

At FoodiesFavorite, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, www.foodiesfavorite.com (the “Website”), use our services, or interact with us. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a personalized and seamless experience while using FoodiesFavorite. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and profile details when you create an account.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history when you make purchases (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
  • User-Generated Content: Reviews, comments, recipes, photos, or other content you submit to the Website.
  • Preferences: Dietary preferences, favorite cuisines, or other information you share to customize your experience.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information does not identify you individually but helps us understand how users interact with our Website. This includes:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user behavior and preferences.
  • Aggregated Data: Statistical or demographic data derived from user activities, which does not identify individuals.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

  • Social media platforms when you log in or interact with our Website through your social media accounts.
  • Advertising partners or analytics providers who share data about your interactions with our ads or Website.
  • Service providers who assist us in verifying your identity or processing payments.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods, including:

  • Direct Interactions: When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, post content, or contact us via forms or email.
  • Automated Technologies: Through cookies, server logs, and tracking tools that collect data as you navigate our Website.
  • Third-Party Integrations: When you use third-party services (e.g., Google or Facebook) to log in or share content, we may receive data from those platforms.
  • Mobile Devices: If you access our Website via a mobile device, we may collect device-specific information, such as unique device identifiers or location data (with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate, improve, and personalize our Website and services. Specific purposes include:

  • Providing Services: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and deliver personalized recipe recommendations or content.
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional offers, or respond to your inquiries. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Improving Our Website: To analyze user behavior, monitor performance, and enhance the functionality and user experience of our Website.
  • Advertising: To display targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing history, both on our Website and third-party platforms.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist us in operating our Website, such as hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics firms. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information, such as when you post content publicly or participate in a contest.
  • Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share non-identifiable data with partners for research, marketing, or analytics purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about your interactions with our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track usage.

  • Types of Cookies:
    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your login session).
    • Performance Cookies: Collect data on how users interact with our Website to improve performance.
    • Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted ads based on your interests.
    • Third-Party Cookies: Set by partners like Google Analytics or social media platforms.
  • Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out via our cookie consent tool. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your personal information and can exercise the following rights, subject to applicable laws:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of targeted advertising.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@foodiesfavorite.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (typically 30 days).

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information) during transmission.
  • Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
  • Access controls to limit employee access to your data.

While we strive to protect your information, no online platform is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For example:

  • Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure.
  • Usage data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes.
  • Transaction records are kept for tax and accounting purposes as required by law.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

FoodiesFavorite operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable laws, using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms or payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

FoodiesFavorite is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@foodiesfavorite.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. The updated policy will be posted on our Website with a revised effective date. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

FoodiesFavorite Privacy Team
Email: privacy@foodiesfavorite.com
Address: 123 Culinary Lane, Food City, FC 12345, USA

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in California.