Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you visit Prep & Plates, we may collect certain information to provide you with the best possible experience. This includes:

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
• Usage Information: We automatically collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our website content and services
• Sending you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Personalizing content and recommendations based on your interests

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services to provide you with the best experience:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Email Marketing Services: For newsletter delivery and marketing communications
• Affiliate Partners: We participate in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates, to recommend products we believe in
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and engagement features
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing when applicable

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and regular security updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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, and we will take steps to remove such information.

8. International Users

If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: