Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: 5 September 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At SugarSpiceLab, we believe that great recipes bring people together, and trust is the foundation of our community. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
- Personal information you provide when creating an account (name, email address)
- Recipe preferences, favorites, and cooking history
- Usage data and interaction patterns with our Service
- Device information and browser details for optimization
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our recipe platform services
- Personalize your cooking experience and recommendations
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
- Improve our Service through analytics and user feedback
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent activities
Information Sharing
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- Service providers who assist in platform operations (under strict agreements)
- Legal compliance when required by law or to protect rights
- Business transfers (with notice and continued privacy protection)
- Aggregated, non-identifiable data for research purposes
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our platform to improve it.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and personalize your experience.
Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
Data Security and Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Secure hosting infrastructure with trusted providers
- Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- • View and update your personal information
- • Download your data in a portable format
- • Delete your account and associated data
- • Opt out of marketing communications
Privacy Controls
- • Manage cookie preferences
- • Control data sharing settings
- • Adjust notification preferences
- • Request data correction or deletion
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is retained while your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain some information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and legitimate business purposes for a limited period.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through email or prominent notices on our Service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Response Time
Within 48 hours