Privacy Policy

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or weekly recipe digest
• Source Information: Where you signed up from (e.g., homepage, blog post, recipe page)
• Preferences: Weekly digest opt-in status and email notification settings

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Browser Information: User agent, browser type, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes (anonymized)
• Cookies: See our "Cookies" section below

We use the information we collect to:

• Send Email Communications: Weekly recipe digests, new recipe notifications, and occasional updates (if you've opted in)
• Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and optimize content
• Personalize Content: Recommend recipes based on your interests and preferences
• CRM Integration: Sync your email to our marketing platform (GoHighLevel) for automated email workflows
• Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and deliver content. Your information may be shared with:

⚠️ We do not control how third-party services use your data. Please review their privacy policies for details.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your email subscription is active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by law or to resolve disputes

When you unsubscribe, we will mark your email as "unsubscribed" but may retain it for legal compliance purposes (e.g., honoring unsubscribe requests, preventing re-subscription).

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time (via unsubscribe link in emails)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, click the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us (see "Contact Us" section below).

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with Supabase
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Our services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete your personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to opt out of "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.