Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Alpha-gal Club ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, username)
• Complete your profile (bio, location, website, profile picture, cover photo)
• Create posts, comments, recipes, or restaurant listings
• Send messages to other users
• Contact us for support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• IP address and general location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable communication between users
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Send you important updates and notifications
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile Information: Your profile information (name, bio, location, profile picture) is visible to other users on the platform
• Public Content: Posts, comments, recipes, and restaurant listings you create are visible to other users
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information through your account settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to certain processing of your information

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist with our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through your account settings or by using the contact information available on our platform.