Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs how Sweetheart Cooking Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users (“you” or “your”) of our website and services (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing and using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy or our Terms of Use, please refrain from using our Platform and leave immediately. For any questions, contact us at sweetheartcookinginstitute@gmail.com.
1. Collection of Information
We may collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Platform. This helps us enhance user experience and provide relevant content and advertisements.
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full Name
- Contact details (phone number, email address)
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Residential or official address
- Social media information (if registering via social platforms)
- IP address and device information
- Payment information (if necessary)
1.1.1 Payment Information (Razorpay)
For processing payments, we use Razorpay, a secure payment gateway provider. Razorpay may collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Contact details
- Payment information (credit/debit card details)
All transactions are encrypted and secured by Razorpay’s industry-standard security protocols. For more details, please refer to Razorpay’s Privacy Policy.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Location data
- Internet service provider
- Pages accessed on our website
- Duration of your visit
1.3 Ad Information Collection
We use Google AdSense and other ad partners to serve relevant ads. These partners may collect cookies, location data, and browsing behavior. You can manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.
2. How We Use the Information
We use the collected information to:
- Improve your experience on our Platform
- Communicate updates, promotions, and relevant information
- Process payments and transactions
- Conduct analytics and market research
- Serve personalized ads and content
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
Our Platform uses Google AdSense, which may use cookies to track browsing habits and show relevant ads. Manage your preferences at Google Ad Settings. We comply with GDPR regulations and offer options to manage your data in advertising.
4. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
We are committed to protecting your data:
- We only collect sensitive personal data if necessary.
- Your data is used lawfully and retained only as long as needed.
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, ad networks) who adhere to reasonable safety standards. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of personalized ads
To exercise these rights, contact us at sweetheartcookinginstitute@gmail.com
7. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Platform.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information stored on our Platform.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices. The updated Policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly for any changes.
11. Contact Us
For any concerns or questions about your privacy, please contact us at:
Email: sweetheartcookinginstitute@gmail.com
Note: By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Please ensure this Privacy Policy is easily accessible on your website, especially on pages involving user registration and payment processing. Including links in your website’s footer and on checkout pages will help users find this information readily.
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