Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Profile information and preferences
• Event participation data
• Dish submissions and ratings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and manage event participation
• Send you notifications and updates about events
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With other event participants (as part of event participation)
• With service providers who assist us in operating our platform
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of certain communications
• Request a copy of your data

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.