Last updated: 11/15/2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how Places and Recipes collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information gathered from users/Visitors (each, a “User” or a “Visitor”) of the website https://placesandrecipes.com (the “Site”). This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors” or “Users”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and make use of the various services offered by Places and Recipes (collectively, “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users through various activities, services, features, or resources available on our Site. Users have the option to visit our Site anonymously. We will only collect personal identification information from Users if they voluntarily provide it to us. Users can choose not to provide personally identifiable information, but this may limit their ability to participate in certain Site-related activities.
How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by Places and Recipes is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees of Places and Recipes except for use as indicated above.
What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Users. We collect the following additional information from our authorized customers: the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of Authorized Customers, the nature and size of the business, and the nature and size of the advertising inventory that the Authorized Customer intends to purchase or sell.
What organizations are collecting the information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our Users and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Users and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain, and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?
We use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, to make appropriate service offerings, and to fulfill buying and selling requests on the Site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the Site or information related to the subject matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries, or to provide requested information.
With whom may the information may be shared?
Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers who wish to evaluate potential transactions with other Authorized Customers. We may share aggregated information about our Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with our affiliated agencies and third party vendors. We also offer the opportunity to “opt out” of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.
Non-personal identification information
When Users interact with our Site, we collect non-personal identification information to enhance their browsing experience and improve our services. This information encompasses various details, including but not limited to the type of browser being used, the specific type of computer or device accessing the Site, and technical information about Users’ means of connecting to our platform. This technical data may encompass details such as the operating system being utilized and the Internet service providers being accessed. We gather this information to gain insights into how Users engage with our Site, allowing us to optimize its performance, tailor content to Users’ preferences, and ensure compatibility across different devices and platforms.
Web Browser Cookies
In addition to collecting non-personal identification information, we may utilize “cookies” to enhance the overall User experience on our Site.
What are “cookies”?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on Users’ hard drives by their web browser for record-keeping purposes and to track certain information about them. These cookies serve various functions, such as remembering Users’ preferences and settings, facilitating a smoother browsing experience, and analyzing website traffic patterns.
Cookies allow us to personalize the User experience by remembering their preferences and settings for future visits, such as language preferences or login credentials. They also enable us to track User interactions with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and other browsing behaviors. This information helps us understand how Users engage with our Site, allowing us to optimize content, improve functionality, and tailor our offerings to better meet Users’ needs and preferences.
While Users have the option to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent, doing so may impact the functionality and usability of certain parts of our Site. Some features may not work properly without the use of cookies, and Users may experience limitations in their ability to access certain content or utilize specific functionalities.
Cookies used by our service providers
Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website. You can find more details about which cookies are used in our cookies info page.
How We Use Collected Information
Places and Recipes may collect and utilize Users’ personal information for various purposes, including enhancing customer experience and improving the overall Site. The information provided by Users enables us to respond to customer service inquiries and support needs efficiently, thereby enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, feedback provided by Users is utilized to enhance the quality of products and services offered on the Website, as continual improvement is a priority.
Currently, the Website utilizes third-party service providers such as Google Analytics . Google Analytics tracks Website usage, providing insights into factors such as referring websites and user actions, without collecting any other personal information apart from IP addresses. MailChimp is used for the delivery of email updates and newsletters, storing Users’ names and email addresses for communication purposes.
Unless required by law, Places and Recipes is committed to not selling, distributing, or disclosing Users’ email addresses or other personal information without explicit consent. However, it may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties in the event of a business acquisition, merger, or restructuring, or as part of any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings involving Places and Recipes.
How we use login information?
Places and Recipes uses login information, including, but not limited to, IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types, to analyze trends, administer the Site, track a user’s movement and use, and gather broad demographic information.
What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?
Places and Recipes has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors. Such vendors may have access to certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know the basis for evaluating Authorized Customers for service eligibility. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information. Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to comply with the law. We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to release information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?
All of our employees are familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees who are given a password in order to gain access to the information. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering, and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information
Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update Personally Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing us at placesandrecipes[dot]com[at]gmail[dot]com.
Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information collected by the Site
We provide Visitors and Authorized Customers with a mechanism to delete/deactivate Personally Identifiable Information from the Site’s database by contacting. However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete a Visitor’s entry without retaining some residual information. An individual who requests to have Personally Identifiable Information deactivated will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.
Your rights
These are summarized rights that you have under data protection law
- The right to access
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to complain to a supervisory authority
- The right to withdraw consent
How We Protect Your Information
We implement robust data collection, storage, and processing practices, coupled with stringent security measures, to safeguard your personal information, username, password, transaction details, and other data stored on our Site. Our measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information, ensuring your privacy and security.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We uphold a strict policy against selling, trading, or renting Users’ personal identification information to third parties. However, we may share generic aggregated demographic information, which is not linked to any personal identification information, with our trusted business partners, affiliates, and advertisers. Such sharing is solely for the purposes outlined above, ensuring transparency and protection of your privacy.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
Places and Recipes reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time. In the event of updates, we will notify Users by posting a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to regularly review this page for any changes, thereby staying informed about how we are committed to protecting the personal information we collect. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you acknowledge and agree to accept those modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree with this policy, we kindly request that you refrain from using our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes, demonstrating your ongoing commitment to our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your interactions with us, please feel free to contact us at: placesandrecipes[dot]com[at]gmail[dot]com. We welcome your inquiries and are dedicated to addressing any concerns you may have regarding your privacy and data protection.