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Privacy Policy – Food Simp

Last updated: September 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Food Simp: Cook by Ingredients (“Food Simp”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit our website at foodsimp.com (the “Website”).

1) Who we are and how to contact us
Controller: Food Simp: Cook by Ingredients, Florida, USA.
Email: support@foodsimp.com
2) Scope and legal bases
We process Personal Data under applicable laws, including the EU/UK GDPR and ePrivacy rules, and US state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). Legal bases include contract, legitimate interests, consent (e.g., for non‑essential cookies/ads), and legal obligations.
3) Information we collect on the Website
  • Log data: IP address, date/time, pages visited, referrer, user‑agent, and similar technical information for security and operations.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see sections below and our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Forms and support: name, email, and the content of your inquiry when you contact us.
  • Account and service data (if you log into your account on the Website): credentials, profile data, preferences, and actions necessary to deliver services.
4) Cookies and consent
We use:
  • Essential cookies: required for core Website functionality;
  • Analytics cookies: to understand usage and improve the Website;
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): to show ads and measure effectiveness.
Where required (e.g., EEA/UK), we use a consent management platform (CMP) to obtain and record your choices regarding non‑essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner “Manage Preferences” link (where available) and through browser settings.
5) Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure Website traffic and usage trends. This may involve setting first‑party cookies and processing IP addresses (which can be truncated), device/user‑agent, and event data. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Where required, we obtain your consent before setting analytics cookies.
6) Advertising on the Website (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertising on the Website. AdSense and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and personalize ads: In regions where consent is required, we seek consent for advertising cookies via our CMP; if you decline, we will request non‑personalized ads.
7) Payments and accounts
If you subscribe via our Website, payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store full payment card data on our systems. We receive limited billing/subscription data to manage your account and provide services.
8) Sharing and processors
We share data with service providers to operate the Website and services:
  • Hosting/infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Analytics: Google Analytics.
  • Advertising: Google AdSense and partners.
  • Payments: Stripe (for Website purchases).
We use appropriate contracts and safeguards with our vendors.
9) International transfers
We may transfer data internationally (including to the US). Where the GDPR applies, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and implement supplemental measures where appropriate.
10) Retention
We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide the Website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Analytics and advertising data are retained according to the providers’ standard retention schedules and our configuration.
11) Security
We protect data using TLS, access controls, and other technical/organizational measures. No system is fully secure; we will notify you as required by law in the event of a data breach affecting your Personal Data.
12) Social media
If you interact with us on social platforms, we and the platform may be joint controllers of certain data (depending on the platform’s terms). Please avoid posting sensitive information publicly and review the platform’s privacy settings and policy.
13) Do Not Track
Browsers and devices may offer “Do Not Track” signals; there is no uniform standard for responding to these signals. We honor applicable consent choices through our CMP and provider settings and will update this notice if standards evolve.
14) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, object to certain processing (including direct marketing), and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, email support@foodsimp.com. We will respond as required by law.
15) US state privacy notices (including California)
For residents of states with privacy laws (e.g., CA, CO, CT, UT, VA, TX, OR, etc.), you may have rights to know/access, delete, correct, and opt out of certain data uses including “selling” or “sharing” for cross‑context behavioral advertising. We do not sell Personal Information for money. To the extent AdSense personalization may be deemed “sharing,” you can: You may also email us at support@foodsimp.com with the subject “Do Not Sell or Share” for additional assistance.
16) Children’s privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13.
17) Third‑party links
The Website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing data.
18) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, technical, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated version here and indicate the “Last updated” date. In some cases, we may provide additional notice.
19) Contact
Questions or requests: support@foodsimp.com
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