Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, "Lovely Plates", or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you interact with our website, including when you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or make purchases. The information we collect includes, but is not limited to:

  • Name (if provided through Google Auth)
  • Email address (if provided through Google Auth)
  • Profile picture (if provided through Google Auth)
  • IP address
  • Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To allow users to comment on recipes, including displaying your username and profile picture in comments.
  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent tool. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To keep you logged in during your visit.
  • To track user activity for analytical purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to analyze website traffic and display ads. These services may collect information about your interactions with our website. For more information, please review their respective privacy policies.

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and improve our services.
  • Google AdSense: To display personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to request the deletion of your personal data (Right to be Forgotten).
  • The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

  • With trusted third-party service providers, such as Firebase for authentication, who assist us in operating our website and services.
  • When required by law or to protect the rights of our users.

8. International Data Transfers

We may store and process your personal data on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws, including Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purpose of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: January 8, 2025