Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BoilDown ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit boildown.recipes.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction with features
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)

Information You Provide

If you use our contact form, we collect:

• Name: Your provided name
• Email Address: Your email address
• Message Content: Any information you include in contact form submissions

Recipe URLs

When you use our recipe extraction service, we process the URL you provide. We store only the domain name of the URL anonymously for analytics purposes. We do not store the full URL or any personal data associated with your recipe requests.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide recipe extraction and display functionality
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our service and improve user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services:

• Analytics Services: For website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Data Retention

• Recipe Extraction Data: Stored anonymously (domain only) for analytics purposes
• Contact Form Submissions: Retained until resolved, then archived
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.