At Home Cooked Dishes, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how we protect it when you visit or interact with our website.
By using Home Cooked Dishes, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided):
- Name or username
- Email address (when registering an account or submitting a recipe)
- Any information you choose to include when submitting recipes or contacting us
Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected):
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- General location data (country or region)
- Cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Allow users to register, log in, and save favorite recipes
- Review and moderate submitted recipes
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to questions, feedback, or support requests
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Recipe Submissions & Public Content
When you submit a recipe:
- Your recipe content may be publicly displayed on the website
- Your username or chosen display name may appear with your submission
- Submitted recipes are reviewed before publishing to ensure quality and authenticity
Please avoid sharing personal or sensitive information within recipe submissions.
Cookies & Analytics
Home Cooked Dishes may use cookies and basic analytics tools to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve site functionality
- Understand how visitors use the website
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools (such as analytics or hosting services) that process limited data on our behalf. These services are required to protect your information and use it only for intended purposes.
Home Cooked Dishes is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
Children’s Privacy
Home Cooked Dishes is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Future Monetization Notice
At this time, Home Cooked Dishes is entirely free, and contributors do not earn from submissions. If monetization opportunities for creators are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to or deletion of your account information
- Contact us to correct or update your personal details
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website grows or features change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our contact page or email us at contact@homecookeddishes.com.
