Privacy Policy

Introduction

TotallyChefs ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

We value your trust and strive to be transparent about our data practices. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and collect information about how you interact with our website.

You can control cookie settings through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (anonymized data only)

Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Information

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored securely)
• Profile information (optional bio, location, profile picture)
• Social media links (if provided)

Usage and Analytics Data

We collect information about how you use our website:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Interaction with features and content

Important: All personal data used for analytics purposes is anonymized before processing. We do not track individual user behavior in an identifiable manner.

User Content

Information you provide when using our services:

• Recipes you create or save
• Comments and feedback
• Recipe box content
• Images you upload

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Improve and personalize user experience
• Understand how users interact with our website
• Develop new features, products, and services
• Communicate with you about your account or transactions
• Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Protect our website against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Data minimization practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., hosting, data analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards for your data
• With Your Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the sharing of your information

Analytics and Anonymized Data

We use analytics tools to improve our website and services. All personal data used for analytics purposes is anonymized before processing.

This means that while we analyze trends and usage patterns, this data cannot be used to identify you personally. We take the following steps to ensure anonymization:

• Removal of identifiable information (names, email addresses, etc.)
• Aggregation of data into statistical formats
• Use of random identifiers that cannot be linked back to individuals
• Implementation of technical safeguards against re-identification

Your Data Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account:

• Your account will be marked for deletion and permanently deleted within 30 days
• Your personal information will be removed from our active systems
• Some information may be retained in our backups for a limited time for security and legal purposes
• Certain content you've shared publicly (such as recipes marked as public) may remain visible unless specifically deleted

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information on this website.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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

View Our Terms of Service

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