Last updated: August 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MealMirth (“we,” “us,” “our”). At mealmirth.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information—and your rights regarding that information.
By using MealMirth, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Account registration: Name, email, username, password (if applicable).
- User submissions: Recipes, comments, ratings, feedback, messages.
- Communication: Email inquiries or customer support messages.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage tracking: Page visits, interactions, clicks, session duration.
- Device data: IP address, browser type, browser version, device type.
- Log files & analytics: Aggregated via tools like Google Analytics.
c. Third-Party Integrations
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., tracking pixels, local storage): For website functionality and marketing.
- Social media login/data: If enabling login via social platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google), we may access your profile info, subject to your consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Services delivery: Provide, personalize, and improve MealMirth.
- User engagement: Enable commenting, recipe saving, feedback, and notifications.
- Analytics and improvements: Analyze usage, enhance website performance.
- Communication: Respond to inquiries, inform of updates, newsletters (if opted in).
- Marketing: Send promotional content; only with your consent where required.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (if GDPR Applies)
- Consent: For newsletter, cookies, social logins, etc.
- Legitimate interests: Improving functionality, maintaining security.
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill user requests or service agreements.
- Legal obligations: Compliance with laws, regulation, or enforcement.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g., login/session).
- Analytics cookies: Collect anonymous site usage data (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Advertising/marketing cookies: Track preferences for personalized content and ads.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling may affect website functionality.
6. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data in the following cases:
- Service providers: Hosting, analytics, email distribution, and marketing platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)—under strict agreements and confidentiality.
- Legal compliance: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business transitions: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
- Aggregate or anonymized data: Used for reporting and trend analysis.
7. Data Retention & Security
- Retention: We retain data as long as needed to fulfill purposes or as legally required.
- Security: We employ industry-standard measures (encryption, access controls, secure servers) to protect your data.
- Third-party security: Service providers must maintain adequate protection and confidentiality standards.
8. Your Rights (Subject to Applicable Law)
Depending on your region—such as GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California)—you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Objection or restriction to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., marketing emails or cookies).
- Know whether your data is sold and opt out if applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@mealmirth.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
MealMirth is not intended for children under 13 (or higher age as per local law). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that data from a child was collected, we will promptly delete it.
10. Third-Party Links & Integration
Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social platforms, affiliate links). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.
11. International Users
We operate globally; your data may be processed or stored in countries outside your own, including jurisdictions like the U.S., which may offer different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate frameworks such as Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfer.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically—for example, to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. We will notify users via prominent notices or email (if applicable). Please revisit periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
For any privacy concerns, questions, or requests—please reach us at:
Email: contact@mealmirth.com