Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-05-12

This Privacy Policy describes how Hamburger.recipes (the "Website," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from and about you:

• Information You Provide Directly:
  • Account Information: If you register for an account (if this feature is implemented), we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.
  • User-Generated Content: If you submit recipes, comments, or other content to the Website, this information will be collected and may be publicly displayed.
  • Communications: If you contact us via email or other means, we may keep a record of that communication.
  • Surveys and Contests: If you participate in surveys or contests, we may collect your contact information and responses.
• Information Collected Automatically:
  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of the Website. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages and URLs, number of clicks, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and other such information.  
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Website, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.  
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our Website and your experience. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.  
  • Analytics Information: We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyze information about your use of the Website to help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Website.  
• Personalize your experience on the Website.
• Administer your account (if applicable).
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Send you administrative messages and updates.
• Send you promotional materials and newsletters (if you have opted in). You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
• Analyze Website usage and trends.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, or fraud.
• Enforce our Terms of Service.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:  

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.  
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other corporate transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order).  
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the rights of other users, or the safety of the public.  
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
• Publicly Shared Information: Information you voluntarily submit as user-generated content (e.g., recipes, comments) will be publicly visible on the Website.

4. Your Choices and Rights

• Account Information: If you have an account, you may be able to review and update your account information.
• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.  
• Promotional Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.  
• Access and Correction: Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information that we hold. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.  
• Analytics Opt-Out: You may be able to opt out of certain analytics tracking by following the instructions provided by the third-party analytics providers we use (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.  

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of [Specify Age, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.  

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.  

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of a revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.  

10. Contact Us

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

contact@hamburger.recipes