Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://smoked-bbq-ribs-recipe.scoopstorm.com (hereafter referred to as “the Company,” “we,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and management of data in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  • Our official website at https://smoked-bbq-ribs-recipe.scoopstorm.com
  • Any mobile applications or services we offer
  • Online forms and surveys you may complete on our platforms
  • Interactions through email, phone, text messages (SMS), or other communication channels

It’s important to acknowledge that this policy does not cover third-party websites, applications, products, or services accessible via links or integrations on our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, which we encourage you to review.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our practices when:

  1. You use any of our applications, sign up as an authorized user, or access our services.
  2. You visit our websites, ensuring compliance with the terms outlined here.
  3. You opt-in to receive marketing communications, newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages from us.

Personal Data Collection

We collect diverse types of personal information to enhance your user experience and provide tailored services. This includes:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your account creation, such as username, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Transaction data needed for processing purchases, including cardholder name, credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes.
  3. Financial Information: We may store banking details for direct debits or recurring payments if you opt for such services.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about your orders, including products purchased, quantities, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device tokens, or advertising IDs.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you interact with our services.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, and ratings you provide to help us improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you connect your accounts for seamless login or sharing experiences.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, customization choices, and product interactions to personalize recommendations.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, analytics tools, cookies, and third-party integrations. Additionally, we may receive personal information from trusted third parties who assist us in delivering services, as long as they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit our websites or use our applications. They play a crucial role in enhancing your experience and enabling certain functions:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our sites, ensuring basic functionalities, and maintaining security.
  2. Preference Cookies: Customizing user settings and preferences to remember choices made on our platforms.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage, gathering statistical data, and providing insights to improve our services.

Users have the option to manage and control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, offering transparency and choice regarding cookie usage.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes specified in this policy or as required by applicable laws. Upon no longer needing the data, we will securely delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy. Our retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the legal obligations we are subject to.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  • Employing industry-standard encryption for secure data transmission.
  • Utilizing secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 (or the applicable age limit in your jurisdiction). If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt action to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data where there are no valid reasons to retain it.
  • Restriction: Limit our processing of your data in certain situations, such as contesting the accuracy of the data.
  • Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: Assert that you will not be subject to automated individual decision-making or profiling.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team at your earliest convenience. We aim to respond promptly and provide assistance regarding your privacy requests.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be effectively communicated through our websites, with revised policy versions being readily accessible.

Contact Information

For any questions related to privacy, data protection, or this policy, please reach out to us:

We value your trust in our commitment to protecting your privacy. Regularly reviewing and understanding our Privacy Policy ensures that you remain in control of your personal data.