Last updated: December 13, 2024
At Clap Recipes, we care about your privacy and take it seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we gather, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. It also informs you about your rights and how the law helps safeguard your privacy.
We collect your personal information to improve the service we offer. By using our website, you agree to the collection and usage of your data as described in this policy.
Key Terms and Interpretations
Definitions
Certain words in this policy have special meanings. Regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form, they hold the same significance. Here’s what they mean:
- Account: A profile that’s created for you to access certain areas or features of our website.
- Affiliate: A company or entity linked to us through ownership or control, either directly or indirectly.
- Company: (“We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this document): Refers to Clap Recipes.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device that track and store information about your activities on our website.
- Country: New York, United States.
- Device: Any equipment you use to access our website, such as a computer, phone, or tablet.
- Personal Data: Information that can identify you as an individual, either directly or indirectly.
- Service: Refers to the Clap Recipes website and all the features provided through it.
- Service Provider: Third-party companies or individuals that assist us in providing or managing the website and its features.
- Third-Party Social Media Service: Social platforms (like Facebook or Google) that allow you to log into our website using their credentials.
- Usage Data: Data automatically collected when you use our website, like how long you spend on a page or which pages you visit.
- Website: Clap Recipes, which you can visit at https://www.claprecipes.com.
- You: The person using our website, or the organization you represent.
How We Collect and Use Your Data
Personal Data
While using our website, we may request certain personal details that allow us to identify or contact you. This might include your email address and other information you choose to share.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information when you visit our site. This includes details such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you view, and the time you spend on them. If you access our website using a mobile device, we may gather additional data like your device type and unique ID.
Third-Party Social Media Services
If you sign up or log in through your social media account (like Google or Facebook), we may collect certain information from that account, such as your name and email address.
Cookies and Tracking Technology
We use cookies and similar technologies to monitor your activities on our website and improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our site. You can set your browser to reject cookies, but this might limit some features of the website.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and allow you to use its key features.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices (like login details) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the site, so we can improve our services.
Why We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services: Your data helps us ensure the website operates as it should and meets your needs.
- To enhance your experience: We use data to understand how you interact with the site and make improvements where necessary.
- To manage your account: Your personal data allows us to provide personalized features for registered users.
- To stay in touch: We may use your contact details to send you updates, respond to your questions, or offer technical support.
- To inform you of promotions: If you’ve agreed, we may send you information about products or offers that might interest you.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
How Your Data Is Shared and Transferred
Business Transactions
If Clap Recipes is involved in a business merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be part of that transfer. You will be notified before any changes take place.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, or if necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of others.
How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. However, please remember that no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete that information from our records.
Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites that we don’t operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll post the changes here, and we’ll notify you if the changes are significant. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, feel free to reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]