Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Social Spork ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Information from Third Parties

When you submit URLs for recipe extraction, we may receive publicly available information from those platforms, including video content, creator names, and publicly displayed metadata.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide the Service: Extract recipes, maintain your cookbook, enable social features
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
• Communicate: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide support
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and legal requests

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information in these limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate the Service:

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process or government request
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against fraud or security threats

3.3 Business Transfers

If Social Spork is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.4 Public Content

Recipes you make public, comments, ratings, and other public contributions may be visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features. You can also opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Account data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days for backup purposes
• Recipe data: Until you delete the recipe or your account
• Usage logs: 90 days
• Security logs: 1 year
• Backup data: 30 days after deletion

We may retain certain information longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes, enforcing agreements).

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 All Users

You have the right to:

• Access: View your personal data in account settings
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Delete your account and associated data
• Export: Download your recipes (feature coming soon)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request details about data we collect and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of "sale" of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising rights

To exercise these rights, email privacy@social-spork.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

7.3 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR:

• Legal Basis: We process data based on consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests
• Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Lodge Complaint: File a complaint with your supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email privacy@social-spork.com with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

When we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@social-spork.com.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., original recipe videos, creator profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date"
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days, or sooner where required by law.