Privacy Policy

We collect information that helps us operate the platform, improve your experience, and support creator features. This includes personal details such as your name, email address, profile information, and any content you choose to publish — including recipes, photos, videos, and stories. We also collect non‑personal data such as device information, cookies, analytics, and usage patterns to understand how the platform is used and to enhance performance.

When you publish recipes, images, videos, or stories on Spicy Sweet Sour, you retain ownership of your content. By posting, you grant us permission to display, distribute, and promote your content within the platform’s features — including search, discovery, creator portfolios, and future community tools. This permission allows your content to be discoverable by other users and helps us support your visibility as a creator.

We use your information to operate and improve the platform, personalize your experience, support creator portfolios, and enhance recipe discovery. This includes enabling search features, recommending content, analyzing performance, and communicating updates. We may also use aggregated, non‑personal data to improve platform functionality, develop new features, and understand trends. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Some features on Spicy Sweet Sour may use AI to help you discover recipes, explore ingredients, or personalize your experience. AI tools may analyze your activity, preferences, or published content to provide recommendations. These systems operate on platform data and are designed to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy.

Spicy Sweet Sour is built with a strong search and discovery foundation. Your published recipes and profile may appear in search results, category pages, or curated sections to help increase visibility. Creators may also choose to promote their recipes or pages for additional reach. Promotional placements require direct communication with us for a personalized quotation. As the platform evolves, we may introduce monetization or revenue‑sharing features based on traffic or ad performance. These systems are still in development, and details will be shared when available.

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account information.

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also request the removal of your published content or close your account. To exercise these rights, contact us through the channels provided below. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve platform performance, analyze usage, remember your preferences, and personalize your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

We may use trusted third‑party tools for analytics, hosting, email communication, or performance monitoring. These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy as our platform evolves or to comply with legal requirements. When significant changes occur, we will notify you through the website or by email. Continued use of the platform after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@spicysweetsour.com.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of [insert date]. By using Spicy Sweet Sour, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

By accessing or using our platform, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services.