Welcome to TasteToRate (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit www.tastetorate.com (the “Site”) or interact with us via email at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
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Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us—your name and email address.
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User-Generated Content: Any recipes, comments, reviews, or messages you post on the Site.
b. Automatically Collected Information
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Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent, referral source, and other analytics data collected via cookies and tracking technologies.
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Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
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To Provide and Improve the Site: Customize content, diagnose issues, and optimize performance.
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To Communicate with You: Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and deliver updates about new recipes or features.
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For Analytics and Research: Understand trends, measure traffic, and better serve our community.
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To Enforce Our Policies: Protect against fraud, abuse, and any activities that violate our Terms of Use.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences (e.g., language, layout).
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Provide analytics (via Google Analytics or similar services).
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Serve relevant content and advertising (if applicable).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
4. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
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Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets—only to the extent permitted by law.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., ingredient suppliers, partner blogs). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the policies of any site you visit.
6. Children’s Privacy
TasteToRate is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at [email protected] so we can promptly delete it.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights” below).
8. Your Rights and Choices
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Access & Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data.
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Correction & Deletion: You can correct inaccuracies or ask us to delete your information.
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Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing communications via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
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Cookies: Manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitute your consent to the revised Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tastetorate.com
Thank you for visiting TasteToRate and trusting us with your information. We’re committed to keeping your data safe while you explore and enjoy our recipes!
— Abby Martin & the TasteToRate Team