Privacy and Data Policy

(Privacy Policy + Cookie Policy)

Notice: This document is provided for general informational and operational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consider reviewing it with qualified counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and your specific operations.

1. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you browse Dish Plot, view recipes, and post comments.

1.1 Information We Collect

Technical browsing data: IP address (which may be truncated/anonymized depending on configuration), device and browser type, pages visited, timestamps, and error logs (if any).
Comments data: displayed name (if provided), email address (if requested), the comment text, and metadata such as submission time.
Cookies and similar technologies: small files stored on your device used to improve experience, measure performance, and manage consent preferences
Contact data: if you contact us through the publicly listed contact email or contact page on Dish Plot, we may keep the message content and the contact details you provide.

1.2 How We Use Information

To publish and manage comments and to prevent spam and abuse.
To operate, secure, and maintain the website, including detecting and preventing unauthorized access and attacks.
To understand usage patterns and improve content and user experience (e.g., which recipes are most viewed).
Contact data: if you contact us through the publicly listed contact email or contact page on Dish Plot, we may keep the message content and the contact details you provide.

1.3 Legal Bases (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location and applicable law, we may process information based on one or more of the following: your consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies), performance of a service you request (e.g., publishing your comment), compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests (e.g., website security and analytics).

1.4 Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

1.5 Data Retention

Comments may be retained as long as the related recipe/comment remains published or as needed for moderation and compliance.
Contact messages are retained as needed to respond and follow up, then deleted or archived according to our internal practices.
Legal and safety: we may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Dish Plot and our users.

1.6 Your Rights and Choices

1.7 Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

1.8 External Links

Dish Plot may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies directly.

1.9 Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated effective/last-updated date.

1.10 Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use the contact email or the “Contact Us” page published on Dish Plot.

2. Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types may be used on Dish Plot, and how you can manage them.

2.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device. They help websites remember preferences and measure performance.

2.2 Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly necessary cookies: required for core website functions and basic security.
Preference cookies: remember choices you make (if implemented).
Performance/analytics cookies: help us understand how the website is used and improve it.
Marketing cookies: used only if implemented and, where required, with your consent.

2.3 Managing Consent and Disabling Cookies

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some service providers (e.g., analytics or security tools) may set their own cookies. We use such services only as needed and subject to available configuration options.