Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

• Account data: email, username, profile details you provide.
• Usage data: pages viewed, buttons clicked, features used, approximate location (from IP), device/browser info.
• Content you submit: recipes, images, comments, ratings, tags, messages.
• Communications: support emails, feedback, and responses to surveys.
• Cookies & similar tech: see "Cookies & Analytics."

2. How We Use Data

• To operate and improve Sips (performance, personalization, recommendations).
• To enable search, creation, and sharing of recipes and community features.
• To prevent abuse, fraud, and to enforce our Terms.
• To communicate with you (updates, service notices, support).
• With your consent, to send optional newsletters or announcements.

3. Legal Bases

Where applicable (e.g., EU/UK), we rely on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (providing the Service), legitimate interests (improving and protecting Sips), consent (optional communications), and compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing & Disclosures

• Vendors/Processors: trusted providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) who process data on our behalf under contracts.
• Legal: to comply with law, enforce Terms, or protect rights, safety, or property.
• Business transfers: if we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• Public content: content you post publicly (e.g., recipes, comments) may be visible to others.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand product usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function without essential cookies.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business needs (e.g., security, legal). You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal requirements).

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights & Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Export your data where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sipsapp.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

9. International Transfers

If your data is transferred across borders, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) where required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

Sips is not directed to children under the minimum age required in your region, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we'll take reasonable steps to notify you. Your continued use of Sips after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

12. Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact us at privacy@sipsapp.com.