Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://smoked-bbq-brisket-recipe.scoopstorm.com (referred to as “the Company” or “we”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and management of information we receive from users visiting our website, interacting with our services, and using our applications.

Scope

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

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessed through links on our site, as they have their own privacy policies governing user data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for the following interactions:

  • Using our applications and services as a registered user
  • Browsing and interacting with our website content
  • Subscribing to newsletters, receiving emails, or any other form of communication from us

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data to enhance your experience, improve our services, and comply with legal requirements. The data we gather includes:

  1. Account Information: Username, email address, and password details used for user registration.
  2. Payment Information: Credit/debit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history when making purchases.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account details (if provided for direct deposits or payments).
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought, purchase frequency, and order details.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network information to facilitate communication.
  6. Location Data: Geographic coordinates when you access our services, used for location-based services (with your consent).
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, and suggestions provided by users.
  8. Social Media Information: User data from social media platforms when you choose to log in via these accounts.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, interactions with product recommendations, and purchase behavior.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, analytics tools, and third-party partners.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our website and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve different purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Ensure basic functionalities of the website, such as allowing secure login.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences for a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Track site usage and gather statistical data to optimize our services.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, which allows you to control non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary or permitted by law. The retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purposes for collection:

  • Account information: As long as your account remains active.
  • Purchase history: Typically 7 years for record-keeping and tax purposes.
  • Analytics data: Up to 12 months for website optimization.
  • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe from our mailing lists.

Once the retention period expires, or when no longer required, we delete or anonymize your personal data securely.

Security Measures

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

  • Implementing encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Engaging reputable third-party processors who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Ask for the deletion of your personal data in specific circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment due to exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided in the “Contact Information” section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to Policy

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

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data protection rights, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Our Data Protection Officer is available to assist with any privacy-related inquiries.