1. Controller Information

SafePlates

Email: support@safeplates.de

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

When you use SafePlates, we may collect the following personal information:

Contact Information: Email address, username.
Account Data: Password (securely encrypted).

2.2 Usage Data

We collect usage data automatically when you access our service:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
Usage Patterns: Pages visited, date and time of visits, time spent on pages.

We use this information to, for example, select the default language for the website.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

We use this information to, for example, select the default language for the website.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Our Service: Personalizing content and optimizing performance.
To Communicate with You: Responding to inquiries and providing support.
To Ensure Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and misuse.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing of Data

We only share your data under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with third parties
- OpenAI for generating recipes
- BlackForestLabs for image generation
- AWS for hosting
- Netlify for frontend services
- Render for backend services
Legal Compliance: When required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Protection

Your data is stored securely on servers managed by trusted service providers like AWS. Security Measures Include:

Encryption of data during transmission and at rest.
Access controls and authentication mechanisms.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing for specific purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@safeplates.de.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

SafePlates is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

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

Email: support@safeplates.de