Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://carolina-gold-bbq-recipe.scoopstorm.com! We are committed to maintaining a transparent and secure environment for our users, ensuring that your privacy is respected at all times. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, manage, and protect the personal information of visitors and users accessing our website and related services (collectively referred to as “you” or “your”).

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to, our official website, mobile applications, online forms, and any other digital platforms or services under our control. It is important to be aware that this policy does not extend to external links or third-party applications you may access through our site, as they have their own privacy practices and policies.

Processing Activities

This document describes the privacy practices related to:

  1. Using our applications, including any features requiring user registration.
  2. Visiting and interacting with our websites, which include but are not limited to, browsing content, making purchases, or filling out contact forms.
  3. Receiving communications from us, such as newsletters, promotional emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal information to enhance your user experience and provide personalized services:

  1. Account Information: Details required for creating an account on our platform, including name, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card or debit card details, billing addresses, and transaction history for processing payments.
  3. Financial Information: Banking information, if you choose to store it with us for faster checkout processes in the future.
  4. Purchase Information: Items bought on our website, quantities, dates, and prices.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers (UDIDs) or advertising IDs to recognize your mobile device when using our apps.
  6. Location Data: Geographic data used to provide location-based services and content, if enabled by you.
  7. Feedback: Comments, reviews, ratings, and suggestions you share with us about our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: If you connect your social media accounts to our platform, we may collect data from those platforms (e.g., profile pictures, public posts).
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view or purchase, including preferences and customization options.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automated systems, and third-party partners who assist us in providing our services.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our site and ensuring basic functionalities.
  • Preference Cookies: Remembering your preferences, such as language or display settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tracking user behavior to analyze trends and improve our services.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control which types of cookies are set on their device.

Retention and Deletion

We store personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it from our systems.

Security Measures

The security of your personal information is a top priority. We implement robust physical, technical, and administrative security measures to safeguard your data:

  • Encryption for data in transit and at rest.
  • Secure third-party processors who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regular security assessments and updates to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about our data practices, please contact us using the details below.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to and rectification of your data.
  • Erasure (right to be forgotten).
  • Restriction on processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Objection to the use of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-discrimination in accessing services.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review it periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, data-related requests, or unsubscribe requests, please contact us: