Privacy Policy
Last updated: November, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to CuisineMediterranean.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a recipe or comment on a blog post
- Create an account on our site
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in surveys or provide feedback
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Recipe details and photos
- Dietary preferences and restrictions
- Comments, ratings, and other feedback
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our website content and services
- Respond to your comments, questions, and recipe submissions
- Send newsletters, updates, and personalized recipe recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Personalize your experience and make relevant content suggestions
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Enhance your user experience
4.2 Your Cookie Choices
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookies through your browser settings
5. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
- Third-party recipe platforms and databases
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Successor entities in case of business transfer
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@cuisinemediterranean.com
7. Children’s Privacy
CuisineMediterranean.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
10. International Users
By using our website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
11. GDPR Rights (For EU Users)
EU users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase their data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of material changes through:
- Website notification
- Email (for registered users)
- Updated November, 2024
13. Retention Period
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services
- Required by law
- Necessary for legitimate business purposes
15. Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Update your account information
- Unsubscribe from our emails
- Delete your account
- Request a copy of your data
- Opt-out of communications
16. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by United States law and Florida state law.
17. Consent
By using CuisineMediterranean.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy.