Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://smoked-bbq-chicken-recipe.scoopstorm.com (referred to as ‘the Company’, ‘we’, or ‘us’). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

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

Please note that this policy does not apply to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using such services.

Processing Activities

Our Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users in the following scenarios:

  • When you sign up and use our applications as an authorized user
  • During your visits to our websites, including any interactions with linked pages
  • If you subscribe to receive communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, and contact preferences.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to transactions, including payment method details, billing addresses, and order history.
  3. Financial Information: This may include bank account numbers, investment portfolios, or other financial records, if shared for specific services.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased, including quantities, dates, and associated costs.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and location data.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you interact with our services.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and responses provided by users to improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to log in or share content through these sites.
  9. Product Information: Any data you provide about your preferences, interests, or product interactions.

We collect this information through various means: user input forms, account settings, automated tracking technologies (like cookies and device fingerprinting), and third-party partners who assist us in delivering services.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by our website or third-party services to enhance your user experience and provide analytics. Our cookie policy outlines the different types of cookies we use:

  • Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core features like login, account management, and security.
  • Preference Cookies: They remember settings and preferences you’ve chosen on our site.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregate data about website usage and performance, helping us improve our services.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which non-essential cookies are set.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when these purposes no longer apply, we delete or anonymize your data. This process ensures that your information is not retained beyond its intended use.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Engagement of secure third-party processors who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regular security audits and updates to our systems.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us immediately using the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access and Rectification: The right to request access to and correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use of your personal data in specific circumstances.
  • Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured format or transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be subject to automated individual decision-making that significantly affects you.
  • Appeals and Complaints: The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority or contact our privacy team directly.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review this page periodically for changes.

Contact Information

For any questions related to privacy, data protection, or this policy, please reach out to us:

Our team is dedicated to addressing your concerns and ensuring a transparent and secure experience with our services.