Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (email, username, password)
• Submit content (articles, recipes, forum posts, comments, success stories)
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us for support

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in
• Understand how you use our site
• Improve site performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: