Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 8, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to CookingGuru. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. CookingGuru is operated from the United Kingdom and complies with UK and EU data protection laws, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information that you provide when you authenticate through our supported third-party providers:
- Name
- Email address
We do not collect or store any additional personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our services.
Authentication Providers
We support login through:
- Microsoft
When you use these authentication providers, they will share your name and email address with us. Please refer to their respective privacy policies to understand how they handle your data:
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address
- Basic usage data
- Cookies essential for authentication
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for:
- Account creation and management
- Providing our services
- Responding to your requests and inquiries
- Protecting our rights and interests
- Complying with legal obligations
Data Retention and Deletion
You can request deletion of your account through either:
- The Account Settings section of our website
- Emailing your request to [email protected]
When you delete your account:
- All personal data will be permanently deleted from our systems
- This process is irreversible
- Deletion will be completed within 30 days of your request
Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Users)
Under UK and EU data protection laws, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide you with our services
- Consent: For authentication through third-party providers
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate Interests: To protect our services and users
International Data Transfers
While CookingGuru is based in the UK, our services are accessible worldwide. Your data may be processed in countries outside the UK/EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please use the account settings or contact us directly.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: [email protected]
Supervisory Authority
If you are in the UK and believe we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.