Privacy Policy

Updated: April 2025

Welcome to TudoChef's Privacy Policy. This document explains how your information is handled during your visit to our practical cooking website. We believe transparency is essential, so we've detailed every aspect related to your data in a clear and direct manner.

Data We Collect and How We Use It

When you visit TudoChef, some information is automatically collected by the server to improve your experience. Unlike large portals, we only keep strictly necessary data:

  • Browsing information: Pages visited and time spent that help us understand which content is most useful;
  • Basic technical data: Device type and browser to optimize content display;
  • Approximate location: Country and region (not your exact address) to adapt recommendations for locally available ingredients.

When you leave a comment or contact us, we collect:

  • Email: Used exclusively to respond to your message or notify you about replies to your comment;
  • Name: To personalize our communication;
  • Message content: To understand your questions and provide appropriate help.

Protection of Your Data

As a personal project, we take special care with your information. We've implemented security measures such as:

  • Secure HTTPS connection throughout the site;
  • Data storage on servers protected against unauthorized access;
  • Regular encrypted backups;
  • Restricted access to contact information.

Your data is kept only for the time necessary for the original purpose. Comments remain indefinitely (unless you request removal), while contact messages are deleted 90 days after resolving your issue.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

TudoChef uses cookies to offer a personalized experience. They function as "reminders" of your preferences and help improve the site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies: Enable basic functions such as secure navigation and access to protected areas;
  • Preference cookies: Remember your choices, such as dark/light theme or font size;
  • Analytical cookies: Collect anonymous information about how the site is used, allowing improvements based on real data.

Control Over Cookies

Your browser offers tools to manage cookies. You can:

  • Delete all cookies already stored;
  • Configure your browser to automatically refuse cookies;
  • Be notified before a cookie is installed.

Note that disabling cookies may limit some site functionalities, such as display preferences and comments.

Third-Party Tools

To keep this project independent and free, we use limited third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Analysis tool that helps us understand how the site is used, allowing us to create content more relevant to your needs;
  • Google AdSense: Displays personalized ads that help finance the site's maintenance costs and development of new content;
  • Email platform: Secure service for sending newsletters, when you opt to receive them.

Each of these tools has its own privacy policy. We've selected only services committed to data protection that follow the strictest privacy standards.

Your Rights

As a visitor to TudoChef, you have specific rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we have about you;
  • Correction: If there is incorrect information, you can request an update;
  • Deletion: You can request the removal of your data from our records;
  • Restriction: In some circumstances, you can ask to limit the use of your data;
  • Objection: You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing;
  • Portability: You can request your data in a transferable format.

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us through the contact page. We will respond to your request within 15 business days.

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the website or legal adjustments. Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage for 30 days. The date at the top of this page indicates the current version.

Contact for Privacy Questions

If you have specific questions about how your data is handled, contact us through the contact page with the subject "Privacy." We prioritize issues related to data protection and will respond personally.

Thank you for trusting TudoChef!

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