Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use The Cooking Collab, we collect the following information:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Profile preferences (favorite cuisines, dietary restrictions)
• User-generated content (recipes, discussions, comments)
• Usage analytics (page views, engagement metrics)
• Location data (country/region derived from your connection, not stored as IP addresses)

Third-Party Sign-In (SSO)

We offer the option to sign up or log in using third-party authentication providers including Google and Facebook. When you choose to authenticate through these services:

• Information received: We receive only your name and email address from the provider to create or link your account
• Profile pictures: We do not import profile pictures from these services - you can upload your own avatar through your profile settings
• Account linking: If you sign in with a provider using an email that matches an existing account, we will link your accounts for seamless access
• No additional access: We do not request access to your contacts, posts, friends lists, or any other data from these providers

Your use of third-party sign-in is also subject to the privacy policies of Google and Facebook respectively. We recommend reviewing their policies for a complete understanding of how they handle your data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience on the platform
• Enable community features (voting, discussions)
• Track analytics to understand platform usage
• Communicate important updates and respond to inquiries

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your recipes and discussions are publicly visible by design as part of our community platform. Your email address and other private information remain confidential.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of certain data collection

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of The Cooking Collab after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form or email us at [email protected].