At NourishNest Taste, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described here, you should not use our website.

Last Updated: October 15, 2023

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our services.

Information You Provide:

  • Account information (name, email, password) when you register
  • Profile information you choose to share
  • Content you create, post, or share (recipes, comments, reviews)
  • Communications with us (customer support, feedback)
  • Information when you participate in contests or promotions

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log information (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • Usage information (how you interact with our services)
  • Location information (general location based on IP address)
  • Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
  • Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
  • Communicating with you about products, services, offers, and events
  • Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities
  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security incidents
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on your consent, our legitimate business interests, the need to perform a contract with you, or compliance with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the operation of our website
  • Analytical/performance cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors
  • Functionality cookies: Enable us to personalize content
  • Targeting cookies: Record your visit and pages you visit

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Service providers: With vendors who provide services on our behalf
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • With your consent: When you direct us to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process it, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, change, or damage.

All personal information we collect is protected using industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: The right to request limiting the processing of your data
  • Data portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another organization
  • Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.

We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@nourishnesttaste.com

Address: 123 Recipe Street, Food City, FC 12345, United States

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.