Your Privacy is our
Priority.

Effective Date: November 25, 2025

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TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)

✅ We only collect what is needed (Name, Email, Profile Pic).
✅ We use Google AdSense to show ads (which uses cookies).
✅ We never sell your personal email to spammers.
✅ You can delete your account and data at any time.

1. Information We Collect

When you use CookTale, we collect information to provide you with a better cooking experience. This includes:

Account InformationWhen you sign up via Google or Email, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture.
User ContentRecipes, stories, comments, and photos you upload to the platform.
Usage DataPages you visit, recipes you save, and interaction data to improve our recommendations.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to maintain the platform and improve your experience. Specifically:

To personalize your recipe feed.
To facilitate social interactions (likes, follows).
To display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense).
To send transactional emails (password resets).

4. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption (SSL) and secure database storage (PostgreSQL/Prisma), to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for:

Authentication: To keep you logged in.
Preferences: To remember your Dark Mode setting.
Analytics & Ads: To understand usage and show relevant ads (Google).

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

AccessRequest a copy of your data.
RectificationCorrect inaccurate information.
ErasureRequest deletion of your account.
PortabilityTransfer your data elsewhere.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

privacy@cooktale.in

Your Privacy is our Priority.