Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 4, 2025

At SpicyFoodInfo.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you visit or use our services. By accessing or using SpicyFoodInfo.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide to Us

When you visit our website or interact with us in other ways, such as subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us, we may collect personal information, including:

Your name
Email address
Contact information

B. Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website. This may include:

IP address
Device type and operating system
Browser information
Pages viewed on SpicyFoodInfo.com
Location information (if enabled)

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences and analyzing how our website is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more information, please visit: What Are Cookies?

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our services.
Communication: To send newsletters, updates, or marketing materials with your consent.
Personalization: To provide personalized content and advertisements.
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services.
Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your personal information except in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help operate our website and services, such as hosting providers and marketing platforms.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.
Business Transfers: If SpicyFoodInfo.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device to help improve your user experience. We use cookies for purposes such as:

Understanding how our website is used
Remembering your preferences and settings
Enhancing website performance

You can control cookie settings in your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request to access the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations.
Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information on managing cookies, visit: Cookies – GDPR

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

For more information, visit: FTC Privacy & Security

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated Effective Date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

To ensure compliance with data protection laws, we refer to the following privacy resources: