PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy describes how Taste Buds Approved (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, xuibou.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Information You Provide Directly:
    • Comments: When you leave comments on our recipes or blog posts, we collect your name (or chosen username), email address, and the content of your comment.
    • Contact Forms: If you contact us through a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
    • Newsletter Sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
    • Recipe Submissions (If Applicable): If you submit a recipe, we may collect your name, email address, recipe details, and any photos you provide. (Include this only if you allow recipe submissions)
    • Account Registration (If Applicable): If you register for an account on our site, we may collect your name, username, email address, password, and other profile information. (Include this only if you have account registration)
  • Information Collected Automatically:
    • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information (“log data”) created by your use of the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, location, your mobile carrier, device and application IDs, search terms, and cookie information.
    • Cookies: We use cookies (small text files placed on your computer) to collect information about your browsing activity. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) to provide you with a more personalized and interactive experience on our Site.
    • Web Beacons: We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) on our Site and in our email communications. Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of web users.
    • Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us measure traffic and usage trends for the Site. These tools collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including the web pages you visit, browser add-ons, and other information that assists us in improving the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve the Site: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site, including personalizing content, providing recommendations, and diagnosing technical problems.
  • To Respond to Your Inquiries: To respond to your comments, questions, and requests for customer support.
  • To Send You Newsletters: To send you newsletters and other promotional communications (if you have subscribed). You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time (see “Your Choices” below).
  • To Display Comments: To display your comments on our recipes and blog posts.
  • To Prevent Fraud and Abuse: To protect, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  • Recipe Sharing (If Applicable): To publish your recipes (if you submit them), including your name and any photos you provide. (Include this only if you allow recipe submissions)
  • Account Management (If Applicable): To manage your account, provide customer service, and personalize your experience. (Include this only if you have account registration)

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with operating the Site, such as hosting providers, email marketing services, analytics providers, and payment processors (if applicable). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
  • Other Users: If you leave a comment on our Site, your name (or chosen username) and the content of your comment will be visible to other users.
  • Affiliates and Advertisers: We may share aggregated, anonymized data with advertisers and affiliate partners. (Only include if you use affiliate links or advertising)
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government officials if required by law or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • Types of Cookies: We use the following types of cookies:
    • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly.
    • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often.
    • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences, such as your language or region.
    • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. (Only include if you use advertising)
  • Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can block cookies or delete cookies that have already been placed on your computer. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
  • Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

5. Your Choices

  • Opt-Out of Email Communications: You can opt-out of receiving newsletters and other promotional communications from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings (see section 4).
  • Access and Correction: You may have the right to access and correct your personal information that we hold. Please contact us to request access or correction.
  • Deletion: You may have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please contact us to request deletion.

6. Data Security

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

  • Using secure server software (SSL/TLS) to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our server.
  • Storing your information on secure servers that are protected by firewalls and other security measures.
  • Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regularly reviewing our security procedures and implementing new technologies to improve data security.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to 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. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing them with your personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We will take steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights (If Applicable)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights may include the right to:

  • Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of the information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Delete: Request that we delete your personal information.
  • Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. (We do not sell your information, but you should still state this and explain what sharing you do – e.g., with advertising partners, if any).
  • Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request that we limit the use of your sensitive personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.