Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

F Chama Recipes, kanḥtarmi privacy dyalk b-jiddiya. Had Privacy Policy katsawwr ashno n-collectiw men data, kifāsh n-staʿmluha, w kifāsh t-qdr ti-controli w t-talab tmḥiyt-ha. B-istiʿmal dyalek site, kat-waffaḳ ʿla had terms.

Scope: Kat-ṭbaq ʿla jamiʿ ziyaretāt men kul makan (global).

Link & Access: Had policy mkhṣṣa f-URL https://chamarecipes.com/privacy-policy accessible publicly via HTTPS, linked f-footer dyal site.

Goal: Nsawwrū confiance m3a users w n-ṭbiq compliance mʿa Google AdSense requirements bach t-tqbal site mʿa AdSense.

2. Information We Collect

3. Use of Information

• Analytics & Site Improvement: Nḥlllu logs & analytics data bach n-ḥssnu site quality, content relevance, UX enhancements. (E.g., Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses.)
• Advertising & Personalization (Google AdSense):
  • Disclosure: Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website and/or other websites.
  • Ad Performance: We may track impressions and clicks for ads to understand ad performance and optimize user experience.
• Communication: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters or updates if you opt in, process unsubscribe requests. May share your email with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp) solely to deliver communications you consented to.
• Legal Compliance & Security: Use data to comply with legal obligations, detect/prevent fraud or abuse, enforce our terms.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5. Third-Party Advertising & Data Sharing

• Google AdSense: We participate in Google AdSense. Google and its partners may collect info via cookies or similar technologies when you visit pages with ads, to provide personalized ads. You can opt out as described above.
• Other Ad Networks / Vendors: List each partner: name, link to privacy policy, opt-out method.
• Analytics & Performance Partners: Google Analytics (anonymized), other analytics services: list with links.
• Email Service Provider: Mailchimp: see Mailchimp Privacy Policy for how they process data.
• Social Media Plugins / Embeds: Embedded content from third parties may set cookies or track interactions; we are not responsible for their practices.
• Links to Third-Party Policies: Provide direct links so users can review how data is handled outside our site.

6. Legal Basis & Data Transfers

EEA / GDPR

• Legal Basis: Consent for non-essential cookies (ads & analytics) and direct marketing; Legitimate Interest for essential cookies and site functionality.
• Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, withdraw consent anytime.
• How to Exercise: Contact us at contact@chamarecipes.com; we respond within legal timeframe.
• Data Transfers: Data may be processed by Google or other providers outside EEA. Google’s data protection mechanisms apply (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

CalOPPA (California)

Privacy policy is posted conspicuously; details categories of PII collected and sharing; includes effective date and update procedure.

Other Jurisdictions

We aim to comply with applicable laws in user’s jurisdiction; if local law imposes additional requirements, we update this policy accordingly.

Controller-Controller Terms

By using Google AdSense, we and Google are joint controllers for data relating to ads served on our site. For details, see Google Ads Controller-Controller Data Protection Terms: https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/.

7. Data Retention

• Log Data & Analytics: Retained for up to 12 months for trend analysis, security, fraud detection.
• Email Lists: Retained until unsubscribe + 1 year.
• Comments / Form Submissions: Retained until the comment is deleted by user or site admin; anonymized backups archived for security but not linked to personal identifiers long-term.
• Other Voluntary Data: Retained as needed for stated purpose, then deleted or anonymized.
• Children’s Data: If inadvertently collected, deleted immediately upon discovery.

8. Security Measures

• Encryption: All data in transit encrypted via HTTPS/TLS.
• Storage: Data stored securely (access controls, encryption at rest where feasible).
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access personal data.
• Disclaimer: No system is 100% secure; if a breach occurs, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or local minimum age). Children should obtain parental permission before submitting any information.
• If we discover data collected from a child under the age limit, we will delete it immediately.
• For US audience, we comply with COPPA requirements.

10. Sale or Transfer of Business

If Chama Recipes or substantially all assets are sold or in insolvency, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction. Users will be notified and given choices if required by law.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their practices; review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2025.

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices, technologies, legal requirements, or services. When significant changes occur, we will notify users via banner, email (if subscribed), or prominent notice on site. Continued use after the Effective Date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

Email: contact@chamarecipes.com

For EEA Residents: To exercise your rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.), contact us at the email above.

For Cookie or Ad Preferences: See Sections 4.3 and 5 for opt-out links.