Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Recipreneur ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website recipreneur.com and use our services.

By using Recipreneur, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you register and use our platform:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password
• Profile Information: Display name, bio, profile photo (optional)
• Communication Data: Messages, comments, and other content you post

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our service:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and features used
• Books read and favorited
• Time and date of visits
• Referring website addresses

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain your session. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To create and manage your account, deliver book summaries, and enable community features
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Personalization: To customize your experience and recommend relevant content

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 With Other Users

Your username, profile information, comments, and other public content are visible to other users of the platform as part of the community features.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Recipreneur, our users, or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at shawnlee@wandike.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Community chat messages are automatically deleted after 7 days. Comments and other public content may be retained for community continuity unless you specifically request deletion.

8. Children's Privacy

Recipreneur is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of Recipreneur after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: