Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://recipe-for-bbq-ribs.scoopstorm.com (referred to as ‘Recipe for BBQ Ribs’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’ in this Privacy Policy). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive policy explains our practices regarding the collection, usage, and protection of information from our website visitors, users, and subscribers.

Scope

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

  1. Our official website at https://recipe-for-bbq-ribs.scoopstorm.com.
  2. All applications, services, and digital products offered by Recipe for BBQ Ribs.
  3. Interactions between users and our platforms, as an authorized user or guest.
  4. Communications initiated by us, including newsletters, promotional emails, telephone calls, and text messages (SMS).

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our platform. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

Our Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users across various touchpoints:

  1. Account Creation and Management: When you create an account on our platform, we collect your name, email address, and password (hashed for security).
  2. Payment Transactions: For purchases, we process payment information, including card details, billing address, and order history.
  3. Communication Preferences: Users can choose to receive marketing communications from us by email, SMS, or other channels.
  4. Website Usage: We track user behavior on our sites, such as visited pages, click patterns, and IP addresses.
  5. Feedback and Reviews: Personal data may be collected when users provide feedback, write reviews, or participate in surveys.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services:

  1. Account Information: This includes your name, username, email address, and password (hashed).
  2. Payment Details: Securely stored cardholder information for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Records: Data related to transaction history, order amounts, and delivery locations.
  4. Purchase Behavior: Items purchased, purchase frequency, and average order value.
  5. Mobile Device IDs: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for personalized experiences (with user consent).
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you interact with our apps or websites.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Content, ratings, and responses provided by users.
  8. Social Media Profiles: Data shared when users log in via social media accounts (if enabled).
  9. Product Preferences: Information on products viewed, added to carts, or purchased.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our websites, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  2. Preferences: Cookies store user preferences, like language settings and display options.
  3. Analytics: We use analytics cookies to gather insights into how users interact with our sites, helping us improve performance.

Users can control non-essential (tracking) cookies through our Cookie Manager or browser settings.

Data Retention and Deletion

We follow strict data retention policies:

  1. Legal Requirements: Personal data is retained for the duration required by applicable laws and regulations.
  2. Business Needs: We keep data as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill orders, and improve our platforms.
  3. User Consent: Data associated with active user accounts will be retained until the account is deactivated or deleted by the user.

Upon request for deletion or when an account is inactive for a specified period, we ensure the secure deletion or anonymization of personal data.

Security Measures

The security of your data is paramount to us:

  1. Encryption: We employ encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards.
  3. Access Controls: Our systems have robust access controls to restrict unauthorized personnel from sensitive data.

Children’s Privacy

Recipe for BBQ Ribs does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age. Our services are intended for adults, and we encourage parents or legal guardians to supervise their child’s online activities.

Your Data Rights

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

  1. Access and Rectification: The right to access and update your personal information.
  2. Erasure and Restriction: Request for deletion or restriction of the processing of your data.
  3. Data Portability: Ability to obtain and transfer your personal data to another controller.
  4. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  5. Non-Discrimination: Right to be free from discrimination based on your exercise of data protection rights.
  6. Appeals and Complaints: File complaints with supervisory authorities or initiate legal remedies.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the details provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any material changes will be notified via a prominent notice on our website and/or by directly sending a notification to users’ registered email addresses.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: Recipe for BBQ Ribs, Privacy Team, [Address], [City, State, ZIP]