Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2024

Introduction

MasalaBear ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and display name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture (if provided)
  • Dietary preferences and cooking preferences (optional)

Content You Provide

When you use our services, we collect content you submit, including:

  • Recipes and recipe photographs
  • Comments and ratings
  • Profile information and biography
  • Saved favorites and collections

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website or source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your recipes and profile to other users
  • Send you important updates about your account
  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Content

Recipes, comments, ratings, and profile information you submit are publicly visible to other users of the Service.

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our services, including:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting and data storage
  • AWS Cognito for authentication
  • Analytics providers to understand service usage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our services
  • Improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some information may remain in backups for a limited time. Content you have shared publicly (recipes, comments) may remain visible.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security assessments.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: contact@masalabear.com

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