Privacy Policy for ForkBlend

At ForkBlend, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our content, and participate in our community. By accessing our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on our blog posts, or contacting us.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies; however, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide you with personalized content and recipes that meet your culinary interests.
• To improve our website, products, and services based on user feedback and engagement.
• To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you, if you have opted to receive such communications.
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.
• To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience.

We will only collect and process your personal data if we have a legal basis to do so. The legal bases include:

• Your consent to the processing of your personal data for one or more specific purposes.
• Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you.
• The necessity of retaining your data for legal compliance or disputes.

As a data subject, you have several rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• The right to complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that we have not complied with GDPR requirements.

We may disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:

• To comply with a legal obligation.
• To protect and defend our rights or property.
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the website.
• To protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public.
• To protect against legal liability.

ForkBlend provides recipes and cooking content for informational purposes only. By utilizing our content, you acknowledge the following risks:

• Allergies: Our recipes may contain allergens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are not allergic to any ingredients before using our recipes.
• Cooking Safety: When preparing food, always follow safe cooking practices as outlined by health authorities. We are not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from improper cooking techniques or procedures.
• Dietary Restrictions: Our recipes may not accommodate specific dietary needs or restrictions. Consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@forkblend.com