Privacy Policy for HowToMake.uk

This Privacy Policy describes how HowToMake.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, https://howtomake.uk (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in forums or comment sections, or contact us directly.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of the Site. Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, search terms, and cookie information. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users' movements around the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites following your use of our Site. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to store your preferences and other information. Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of web users.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as the pages you view, the content you access, the features you use, and the time spent on the Site. This helps us understand how users engage with our content and allows us to improve the Site's functionality and user experience.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: We collect information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, submit comments or forum posts, participate in surveys or contests, or contact us with inquiries.
• Automatically: Some information is collected automatically as you navigate through and interact with our Site. This includes Log Data, Usage Data, Device Information, and information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• From Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms if you choose to connect your social media account with our Site, or from analytics providers who help us understand our website traffic and user behavior.

How We Use Your Information

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

• To Provide and Maintain the Site: We use your information to operate our Site, provide you with access to its features and content, and ensure it functions properly.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your information to personalize the content and features you see on the Site, such as recommending articles or recipes based on your past activity.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your email address or other contact information to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, and information about our Site. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
• To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact us with questions or requests, we will use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide you with the necessary support.
• To Improve Our Site: We analyze Log Data, Usage Data, and feedback from users to understand how our Site is being used and to identify areas for improvement.
• For Analytics and Research: We use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical and research purposes to better understand our users and improve our services.
• To Protect Our Rights and Property: We may use your information to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities, and to protect our rights and the rights of others.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, marketing assistance, and customer service. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are only permitted to use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public, or protect against legal liability.
• In Connection with a Business Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred or disclosed as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated and anonymized information that does not personally identify you with third parties for various purposes, including analytics, research, and marketing.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
• Secure Servers: Your personal information is stored on secure servers in controlled facilities.
• Access Controls: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need to know that information to operate, develop, or improve our services.
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information 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.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal information, the purposes for which we process your personal information, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

If you close your account, we will retain certain information for analytical and record-keeping integrity, as well as to prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, take actions we deem necessary to protect the integrity of our Site or our users, or take other actions otherwise permitted by law. In addition, if certain information has already been provided to third parties as described in this Privacy Policy, retention of that information will be subject to those third parties' policies.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive the personal information you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Site. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and enable you to use its features.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. This information is used to improve how our Site works.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
• Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org or https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and 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, and we will take steps to delete that information from our systems.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United Kingdom where our servers are located and our central database is operated. The data protection laws of the United Kingdom may differ from the laws in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United Kingdom.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Us

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

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