Privacy Policy for RecipeShape

At RecipeShape, accessible from our website, we are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive from users of our website and services. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

We collect information from you when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, fill out a form, or interact with any of our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Name
• Email Address
• IP Address
• Browser Information
• Usage Data (such as pages visited, time spent on the website)

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To notify you about changes to our website or services.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our services when you choose to do so.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website and services.
• To monitor the usage of our website.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To send you newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you (only if you have opted to receive such information).

We will process your personal data only if we have a legal basis to do so, which may include the following:

• Consent: You have given us permission to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• To comply with any legal obligation or to protect and defend our rights or property.
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services.
• To protect the personal safety of users of our services or the public.

The security of your personal data is important to us, and we strive to implement and maintain reasonable, commercially acceptable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information we store to protect it from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

As a food blog, RecipeShape acknowledges the inherent risks associated with cooking and consuming food. It is important to exercise caution when following recipes or handling food products. Here are some risks you should be aware of:

• Allergies: Always be aware of potential allergens in ingredients and consult with a medical professional before consuming any recipes that may contain allergens.
• Food Safety: Ensure proper cooking and storage methods to avoid foodborne illnesses. Always follow guidelines for safe food handling.
• Cooking Techniques: Some techniques may involve risks such as burns or cuts. It is imperative to follow safety guidelines while using kitchen tools and appliances.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for any risks associated with cooking and consuming food.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: recipeshape@outlook.com