Privacy Policy

At Easy Chew Meals ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://easychewmeals.com/.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

📊 1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out our contact form
• Leave comments on our recipes
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name: Your first and/or last name
• Email Address: Used for newsletter delivery and responses to inquiries
• Message Content: The content of messages you send us

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• IP Address: Your computer's Internet Protocol address
• Browser Type: The type and version of browser you use
• Operating System: Your device's operating system
• Access Times: Date and time of your visit
• Pages Viewed: The pages you visit on our site
• Referring URL: The website that directed you to us

🎯 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver Content: Send you our newsletter with new recipes and updates (if subscribed)
• Respond to Inquiries: Reply to your questions, comments, and requests
• Improve Our Website: Understand how visitors use our site to enhance content and user experience
• Analyze Traffic: Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Prevent Fraud: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

🍪 3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you navigate our site
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Provide relevant content recommendations

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

🔗 4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use your data:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they visited prior to coming to our site. Google's Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media sharing buttons. When you use these features, the respective social media platforms may collect information about your visit. Please review the privacy policies of these platforms.

Embedded Content

Our recipes may include embedded videos (e.g., from YouTube). These embedded items may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

📧 5. Newsletter & Email Communications

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you:

• New recipe announcements
• Cooking tips and soft food guides
• Exclusive content for subscribers
• Important website updates

We store subscriber information securely and do not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

🔒 6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure storage of personal data
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security assessments

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

⚖️ 7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate information
• Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

📝 9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📬 10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: