Privacy Policy for Bake2.com

Effective Date: August 2024

Welcome to Bake2.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://bake2.com (the "Site") and use our services (the "Services"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we collect on the Site and through our Services includes:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, create a profile, participate in interactive features of our Services, participate in meetups, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we may collect includes:

Contact Data: Your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar contact information.
Account Data: Your username and password, and other information you provide for your account profile.
Profile Data: Information you provide for your public profile, such as your interests, baking experience, favorite recipes, and profile picture.
Content Data: Information you post or share on the Site, such as recipes, comments, forum posts, and meetup details.
Communication Data: Records of your communications with us and other users through the Site, including messages and forum discussions.
Meetup Participation Data: Information related to meetups you organize or attend, such as RSVP status, feedback, and any contributions you make.
Payment Data: If applicable, and for any paid features, information necessary to process payments, such as credit card details or other financial information. This information is typically processed by third-party payment processors, and we do not directly store your full payment information on our servers.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is data that does not directly identify you. We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our Site, such as:

Log Data: Information about your browser, operating system, IP address, the pages you have viewed, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
Device Data: Information about the device you use to access our Site, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Usage Data: Information about how you use the Site and Services, including the features you use, the actions you take, and the time spent on different pages.
Location Data: With your consent, we may collect information about your precise or approximate location through your device settings. You can control the collection of location information through your device settings.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Please see our Cookie Policy below for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To Provide and Maintain our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and Services, and to provide you with the features and functionality you request.
To Manage Your Account: To create and manage your account, provide customer support, and communicate with you about your account.
To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor the content and information that you may see on the Site, and to offer location customization and personalized help and instructions.
To Facilitate Meetups and Community Interaction: To enable you to find and connect with other bakers, organize and participate in meetups, and share recipes and baking tips.
To Communicate with You: To send you emails and other communications about our Services, updates, promotions, and other news. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
To Improve Our Site and Services: To analyze usage trends, monitor the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and improve the content and functionality of our Site and Services.
For Research and Development: To conduct research and analysis to develop new features and improve our existing Services.
To Ensure Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, and fraud.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
For Other Purposes: For any other purpose disclosed to you in connection with our Services.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Information you share publicly on your profile or in community areas (e.g., recipes, forum posts, meetup details) will be visible to other users of the Site.
With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
For Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or reorganization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties if we are required to do so by law, legal process, or court order, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you with third parties for various purposes, including analytics and marketing.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

Using encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regularly reviewing our security procedures and implementing updates.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purpose of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible, we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites and services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information to them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Updating Your Information

It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal information changes during your relationship with us. You can update your profile information directly through your account settings on the Site.

10. Contact Us

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

Email:

Or through our contact form on the Site: https://bake2.com/contact

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site and Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from a country outside of [Insert Country where your servers are located], your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Insert Country where your servers are located]. Please be aware that the data protection laws and regulations applicable to the information transferred to [Insert Country where your servers are located] may be different from the laws in your country of residence. By using the Site and providing your information, you consent to this transfer, storing, and processing of your information in [Insert Country where your servers are located]. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites that you visit. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site and enable you to use its essential features, such as logging into secure areas.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. This information helps us to improve the way our Site works.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.
Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about your use of the Site. This helps us understand how visitors engage with the Site and allows us to improve its functionality and content.

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Site. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

Thank you for trusting Bake2.com with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and enjoyable experience.