Last Updated: December 2024
At Tastey, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use Tastey, we may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:
- Ingredient Data: The ingredients you enter into our recipe finder to generate personalized recipes.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
- Communications: If you contact us, we collect the information you include in your message, such as your name and email address.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring website addresses.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To generate personalized recipe suggestions based on your ingredients.
- Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with Tastey and enhance our features.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers and analytics services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our service.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
Tastey displays advertising provided by Google AdSense. Google may place cookies and use device identifiers to serve personalized ads based on your activity. We will request your consent before loading personalized advertising cookies for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). You can manage ad personalization and opt out of personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com. For questions or to request removal of personal data, contact us at privacy@tastey.co.za.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure storage of data on protected servers
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.
Children's Privacy
Tastey is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.