At PlatePalooza.com, we value the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting their personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when using our community food recipe-sharing website (“PlatePalooza” or “the Website”). By accessing or using PlatePalooza.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

a. Personal Information: When you register an account on PlatePalooza.com, we may collect certain personal information, such as your name, email address, and any additional information you voluntarily provide in your profile.

b. Recipe Information: PlatePalooza.com allows users to share recipes. When you submit a recipe, we may collect information including the recipe name, ingredients, cooking instructions, and any other information you choose to include.

c. Log Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit PlatePalooza.com. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit. This information is used for statistical analysis, troubleshooting, and to improve our services.

2. Use of Information:

a. Personal Information: We may use your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your account on PlatePalooza.com.
  • Communicate with you regarding your account, including account verification and updates.
  • Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or customer service requests.
  • Send you relevant administrative messages, such as updates to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy.
  • Customize your experience on the Website.
  • Provide you with relevant information and recommendations based on your preferences.

b. Recipe Information: Recipes shared on PlatePalooza.com may be visible to other users of the Website. By submitting a recipe, you acknowledge and consent to its public availability.

c. Non-personal Information: We may use non-personal information for the purpose of analyzing trends, administering the Website, and improving our services. This information may be shared with third-party service providers to assist us in these endeavors.

3. Disclosure of Information:

a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform various services on our behalf, such as hosting the Website, analyzing data, or sending email notifications. These service providers may have access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a court order, government investigation, or as necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

c. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information held by PlatePalooza.com may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted to PlatePalooza.com from loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Third-Party Links:

PlatePalooza.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

6. Children’s Privacy:

PlatePalooza.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on PlatePalooza.com. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.