Privacy policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Welcome to berkeleio.website! Your privacy is of paramount importance to us, Zoey, the creator of this website. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it’s used, and the measures we take to protect it, all while adhering to principles of human rights and ethical data practices. We’re committed to transparency and empowering you with control over your personal data.

1. Who We Are

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, and to offer you a personalized and enjoyable experience on berkeleio.website. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Information You Voluntarily Provide:
    • Contact Information: When you send us an email (e.g., to Support@berkeleio.website), we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiries.
    • Comments and Feedback: If you leave comments on our recipes or provide feedback, we collect the content of your comment, your name (or chosen alias), and your email address.
    • User Contributions: Any recipes, tips, or other content you submit to the website may be collected and stored.
  • Information Collected Automatically (via Cookies and Similar Technologies):
    • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use berkeleio.website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, the links you click, and your general Browse patterns.
    • Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and referral source. This information helps us understand our audience and optimize our website for various devices and browsers.
    • Cookies: berkeleio.website uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your Browse experience. These cookies may remember your preferences, allow you to stay logged in, and help us analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you have the option to disable them, though this may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
    • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google Analytics’ privacy practices here. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
    • Google AdSense (if applicable): If we display ads through Google AdSense, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to berkeleio.website or other websites. You can learn more about Google’s use of advertising cookies and how to opt-out here.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

  • To provide and maintain our website, ensuring its smooth operation and accessibility.
  • To improve and personalize your experience, understanding your preferences to offer more relevant recipes, features, and content.
  • To respond to your inquiries, addressing your questions, comments, and feedback efficiently.
  • To develop new features, using insights from user behavior to create new functionalities and improvements.
  • To analyze website usage, monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services to improve functionality and user experience.
  • For security and fraud prevention, protecting berkeleio.website and our users from malicious activities.
  • To comply with legal obligations, fulfilling any legal requirements or regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you give us explicit permission to do so.
  • With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers, analytics services (like Google Analytics), and email service providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it to them.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • In the Event of a Business Transfer: If berkeleio.website is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Restriction of Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Support@berkeleio.website. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Children’s Privacy

berkeleio.website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at Support@berkeleio.website, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

11. Feedback

Your feedback is important to us. Please let us know what you think of this Privacy Policy.

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