Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 01, 2025

1. Introduction and Overview

Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how Empirerecipes (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services at https://empirerecipes.com/.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Registered users
  • Mobile app users
  • API users
  • Newsletter subscribers

By using our Service, you explicitly consent to:

  • Collection of your personal data
  • Processing of your information
  • Storage of your data
  • Sharing of your information as described in this policy

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

Account Information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing address
  • Payment information
  • Profile picture
  • Username and password

Identity Verification:

  • Government ID (when required)
  • Date of birth
  • Social security number (last 4 digits)
  • Tax identification numbers

Contact Information:

  • Shipping address
  • Billing address
  • Emergency contact details
  • Business contact information

Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect:

Device Information:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • Screen resolution
  • Language preferences
  • Time zone settings

Usage Data:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click patterns
  • Navigation paths
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error logs

Location Data:

  • GPS coordinates (with permission)
  • IP-based location
  • WiFi access points
  • Cell towers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Authentication
  • Load balancing

Functional Cookies:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • User customizations
  • Recently viewed items

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics
  • Heat mapping tools
  • A/B testing
  • Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies:

  • Advertising pixels
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Campaign tracking
  • Social media integration

3. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

We use your information to:

Service Provision:

  • Account creation and management
  • Order processing
  • Payment handling
  • Customer support
  • Service notifications

Security:

  • Fraud prevention
  • Account protection
  • System security
  • Abuse detection

Communication:

  • Service updates
  • Technical notifications
  • Marketing messages (with consent)
  • Support responses

Secondary Uses

Additional uses include:

Service Improvement:

  • Usage analysis
  • Feature development
  • User experience optimization
  • Bug fixing
  • Performance monitoring

Business Operations:

  • Market research
  • Trend analysis
  • Product development
  • Business strategy
  • Financial reporting

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with:

Technical Services:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics services
  • Customer support platforms

Business Services:

  • Marketing partners
  • Advertising networks
  • Consulting firms
  • Auditors
  • Legal advisors

We may disclose information:

  • In response to legal requests
  • To protect our rights
  • To prevent fraud
  • To comply with regulations
  • During corporate transactions

5. Data Security

Security Measures

We implement:

  • Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Employee training
  • Incident response plans

Data Storage

  • Primary storage location: United States
  • Backup locations: [Specify locations]
  • Retention period: [Specify period]
  • Deletion procedures: [Specify methods]

6. Your Privacy Rights

Access Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request data portability
  • Obtain copies of your data
  • View processing activities

Control Rights

You can:

  • Update your information
  • Delete your account
  • Opt-out of marketing
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have:

  • Right to know
  • Right to delete
  • Right to opt-out
  • Right to non-discrimination

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision making

7. Children’s Privacy

Age Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13 years
  • Parental consent required: Under 13
  • Account termination: If underage use discovered

Special Protections

  • No intentional collection of children’s data
  • Immediate deletion if discovered
  • Parental rights and controls
  • Verification procedures

8. International Data Transfers

Transfer Mechanisms

We transfer data using:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Privacy Shield certification
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Binding corporate rules

Safeguards

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Contractual protections
  • Regular audits

9. Changes to This Policy

Update Procedures

  • Regular policy reviews
  • 30-day notice for material changes
  • Email notifications
  • Website announcements

Version Control

  • Version tracking
  • Change log maintenance
  • Archive access
  • Comparison tools

10. Contact Information

Privacy Team

Contact us about privacy concerns:

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