1. Introduction

Welcome to Greek Recipes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Display name, profile photo, bio
• User Content: Recipes you submit, reviews, comments, favorites
• Communication: Messages you send to us or other users

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Enable account access, save favorites, display personalized content
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
• Communication: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, send newsletters (with consent)
• Security: Prevent fraud, ensure Platform security, enforce our terms
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Public Content: Recipes, reviews, and profiles you make public are visible to all users
• Service Providers: Third-party services (hosting, analytics, email) that help operate the Platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication (privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy)
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment (privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
• Unsplash: Recipe images (privacy policy: unsplash.com/privacy)
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics (optional, can be disabled)

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, language)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted password storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under EU data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@greekrecipes.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Greek Recipes is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights:

Email: privacy@greekrecipes.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@greekrecipes.com