Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use SwapHealthy, we may collect the following information:

• Contact Information: Email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
• User Preferences: Your saved favorite swaps, dietary preferences, and theme settings (stored locally on your device)
• Feedback: Any comments, questions, or feedback you provide through our contact form

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Technical Data: IP address, referring website, and access times

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our website and services
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates (with your consent)
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site and improve our services
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other networks
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Research: To verify nutritional data accuracy using reputable sources like the USDA FoodData Central database

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
• We use secure, reputable third-party services for data storage
• Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• Local storage (favorites, preferences) is stored only on your device

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

SwapHealthy is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

SwapHealthy is operated globally. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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