Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://carolina-gold-bbq-recipe.scoopstorm.com (hereinafter referred to as “Carolina Gold BBQ Recipe” or “we”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, usage, and protection of information from our website visitors, users, and customers.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to our official website, mobile applications, online services, and products offered through these platforms. It is essential to understand that this privacy policy does not extend to third-party websites, apps, or services linked from our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

Our Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users in the following scenarios:

  1. Using Our Services: When you register as an authorized user on our applications or utilize our services, we collect and process your data to facilitate your experience.
  2. Website Visits: Visiting our websites linked to this policy means you agree to the terms outlined here regarding data collection and usage.
  3. Communication with Us: Whether through emails, phone calls, text messages, or newsletters, we respect your right to privacy and will handle the information received accordingly.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  • Account Information: Details required for creating and managing user accounts.
  • Payment Information: Transaction details for purchases made on our platform, including payment method and billing address.
  • Financial Information: Financial records associated with your account or transactions.
  • Purchase Information: Items purchased, purchase frequency, and order history.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device to improve user experience.
  • Location Data: Geographic data collected for location-based services (with user consent).
  • Feedback: User-provided comments, reviews, or responses to surveys.
  • Social Media Information: Details obtained when you interact with our social media accounts.
  • Product Information: Preferences, interactions, and feedback related to our products.

We gather this data through direct user input, automated tracking technologies, and collaborative efforts with third parties who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser to enhance user experience and enable essential functions. We utilize cookies in several categories:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies are essential for basic website functionality, such as enabling secure connections and allowing you to navigate through our site.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remembering your preferences, language settings, and ad choices to personalize your experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking user behavior on our sites to analyze trends, improve performance, and measure the effectiveness of our online services.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

The duration for which we store personal data varies based on legal requirements, business needs, and the specific type of data. We retain information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of these purposes, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Security Measures

Carolina Gold BBQ Recipe has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of data during transmission and at rest.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services and products do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately at the provided contact information.

Your Rights

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

  • Access and rectification of your data.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data.
  • Restriction or objection to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability, allowing you to transfer your data to another controller.
  • The right to file appeals or complaints with relevant supervisory authorities.
  • Withdrawal of consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of data processing based on consent before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights or seek clarification, please reach out to our privacy team using the contact details provided below. We will respond promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to Policy

Carolina Gold BBQ Recipe reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website, ensuring you are always informed about how we handle your data.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or if you have questions regarding this policy, please contact us:

We appreciate your trust in our commitment to data protection and privacy. By using our services, you consent to the collection, usage, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.