Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Recipe Information

When you join our culinary community, we may collect:

• • Name and contact information (email, phone if provided)
• • Recipe submissions and cooking stories you share
• • Comments, reviews, and community interactions
• • Photos of dishes and cooking processes you upload
• • Newsletter subscription preferences

Technical Cooking Data

Like the perfect blend of spices, our website automatically collects:

• • IP address and browser information
• • Pages visited and recipes viewed
• • Time spent exploring different recipes
• • Device type and operating system
• • Search terms used within our recipe collection

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to enhance your culinary journey:

• • Sharing your recipes and stories with our community
• • Sending recipe newsletters and cooking tips
• • Improving our recipe recommendations
• • Facilitating community discussions about traditional cooking
• • Preserving and organizing cultural culinary knowledge
• • Complying with legal requirements in Oman

3. Recipe Sharing and Community

Our mission is to share authentic Omani recipes with the world. When you submit recipes or participate in our community, this information becomes part of our cultural preservation effort. We share recipes and stories publicly while respecting your contributions and maintaining proper attribution when requested.

4. Data Security & Protection

We protect your information like a precious family recipe, using multiple layers of security:

• • Encrypted data transmission and secure storage systems
• • Regular security audits and system updates
• • Limited access to personal information by authorized staff only
• • Secure backup systems for preserving cultural content

5. Cookies and Sweet Tracking

Like adding the perfect amount of cardamom to tea, our website uses cookies to enhance your experience:

• • Remember your recipe preferences and favorites
• • Analyze which recipes are most popular
• • Provide personalized recipe recommendations
• • Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though some features may not work as smoothly without them.

6. Data Retention

We preserve your information as part of our cultural heritage mission:

• • Recipe submissions are kept permanently for cultural preservation
• • Personal contact information until you request removal
• • Technical data for website improvement purposes
• • Community interactions as part of our recipe discussions

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your personal information in our kitchen:

• • Access and review your personal information and recipe contributions
• • Request corrections to your profile or recipe information
• • Update your newsletter preferences and communication settings
• • Request removal of personal contact information
• • Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities

8. International Recipe Sharing

Our mission to share Omani culinary heritage means your recipes and stories may be accessed by food lovers worldwide. We ensure that any international sharing maintains appropriate protections and respects data privacy requirements.

9. Young Chefs Privacy

Our culinary community is designed for adult food enthusiasts. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a young chef, we will delete it immediately and encourage family cooking activities under adult supervision.

10. Recipe Updates & Changes

Just as recipes evolve through generations, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify our community of significant changes through email or website notices, ensuring transparency in how we protect your information.

11. Contact Our Kitchen

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to our team: