1. Introduction

Welcome to Tasty Island ("we," "our," or "us"). At tastyisland.net, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Profile information and preferences
• User-generated content (recipes, comments, reviews)
• Payment information (when applicable)
• Location data (for meetup coordination)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing and facilitating food meetup registrations
• Improving user experience and website functionality
• Communicating with users about events and updates
• Analyzing website usage and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Event organizers and hosts (limited to necessary information)
• Service providers and partners
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Other users (only information you choose to make public)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage systems
• Regular backup procedures

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Facilitate social sharing features

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13, we will take steps to remove such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or email.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email:

13. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Contract fulfillment
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests