Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://bbq-short-ribs-recipe.scoopstorm.com! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined here, which are in line with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Law on Consumer Data Protection (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://bbq-short-ribs-recipe.scoopstorm.com
  2. Any mobile applications or software provided by us
  3. Services and products accessed through our platform
  4. Interactions between users and our support team

Please note that this policy does not extend to external links or third-party services, which have their own privacy policies governing data handling practices.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy is designed to cover the following scenarios:

  1. Authorized User Activities: When you use our applications and services as an authorized user, we collect and process data necessary for service provision and improvement.
  2. Website Visits: Information about your visit to our websites, including pages viewed and interaction patterns, may be recorded.
  3. Communications: We may communicate with you via email, calls, or SMS for transactional purposes, newsletters, promotional offers, or customer support.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which include:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account on our platform.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: Bank account numbers, investment portfolios (if shared), or other financial records relevant to services we provide.
  4. Purchase Information: Product/service purchases, order history, and related details.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network information for analytics and service optimization.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates or other location-based services data to provide personalized content and services.
  7. Feedback: Reviews, ratings, comments, and suggestions you share with us to enhance our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect your social media accounts, we may collect data from these platforms for profile enrichment or marketing purposes (with your consent).
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you interact with, including preferences and usage patterns, to tailor recommendations.

We gather this information through direct user input, server logs, cookies, and other automated technologies. Additionally, third-party services may provide us with aggregated or de-identified data for enhanced analytics.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device to improve user experience and track website usage. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site and using its core features.
  2. Preference: Remembering user preferences, such as language or theme settings.
  3. Analytics: Providing insights into how users interact with our content to enhance performance.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for varying periods based on legal obligations, business requirements, and the nature of the data:

  1. Account Data: As long as your account remains active or until you request its deletion.
  2. Transaction Records: For financial record-keeping, typically 7 years.
  3. Analytics Data: Up to 18 months for aggregated insights and over 5 years for specific user profiles (anonymized).
  4. Marketing Preferences: Until you opt out or for a period of 2 years, whichever is shorter.

Once the retention period expires, we delete or anonymize the data to ensure your privacy.

Security Measures

We prioritize data security and implement robust measures to protect your personal information:

  1. Encrypted Communication: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards to handle data on our behalf.
  3. Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately so we can take the necessary steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data, except in cases where retention is required by law.
  4. Restriction: Limit our use of your data under certain circumstances.
  5. Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
  6. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: Be free from discriminatory practices based on your exercise of data protection rights.
  8. Appeals/Complaints: File appeals or complaints with relevant supervisory authorities if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests in a timely manner, adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data handling practices.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, or requests related to your privacy:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: Privacy Team, BBQ Short Ribs Recipe, 123 Main Street, Cityville, Country, ZIP Code

We are committed to addressing any concerns or inquiries regarding our privacy policy and practices.