Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://pulled-pork-bbq-recipe.scoopstorm.com! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products. By using our platform, you consent to the practices described herein.

Scope

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

Our primary website at https://pulled-pork-bbq-recipe.scoopstorm.com.
Any mobile applications or software we develop and make available for download.
Services offered through our platform, such as content delivery, user support, and community features.
Products that we provide, including digital downloads, subscriptions, and merchandise.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party services or platforms that you may access through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

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

Using Our Services: When you create an account, log in, or use our applications, we collect and process your account information, including your username, email address, and password.
Visiting Our Websites: We track user activity on our sites to improve navigation and content delivery. This includes pages visited, time spent, and any interactions with interactive elements.
Communications: If you choose to receive marketing emails, newsletters, or other communications from us, we’ll use your contact details for these purposes. You can opt-out at any time.
Purchases: We collect payment information when you make transactions on our platform, including cardholder details, billing addresses, and order history.
Feedback and Reviews: Your feedback, product reviews, and ratings help us enhance our services, and we may share aggregated insights publicly.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various types of personal data to provide and improve our services, which include:

Account Information: Name, username, email address, password (hashed and salted for security).
Payment Details: Credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, CVV codes, billing addresses.
Financial Records: Transaction history, order amounts, and payment methods.
Purchase Data: Products purchased, purchase frequency, and average order value.
Mobile Device IDs: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and personalization.
Location Data: Geolocation information to provide location-based services (with user consent).
Feedback and Reviews: Content of comments, ratings, and product reviews.
Social Media Profiles: If you choose to log in via social media, we may collect data from your social media accounts (with your permission).
Product Interactions: Information about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automated technologies like cookies and tracking pixels, and third-party providers who assist us in delivering services.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies for several purposes:

Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our site, such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Preferences: Remembering user preferences, such as language settings and display options.
Analytics: Tracking website usage statistics to understand user behavior and improve our services.
Marketing: Delivering targeted advertising based on your browsing history (if enabled).

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are accepted.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. After this period, or upon request, we securely delete or anonymize your data. The retention periods vary based on the type of data and the purpose of its collection.

Security Measures

We prioritize the security of your personal information and implement robust measures to protect it:

Encryption: We use encryption for data at rest and in transit to safeguard sensitive information.
Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who comply with strict security standards.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we’ve received such data in error, we will take steps to delete it.

Your Rights

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

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: Limit our processing of your data while we verify or dispute its accuracy.
Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to or withdraw consent for specific purposes of data processing.
Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment due to the exercise of your rights.
Data Appeals/Complaints: Submit requests for data corrections or complaints to our privacy team.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will become effective immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

If you have any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Privacy Team Contact Details]