Policies regarding the
privacy of the users and their contents(referred to as the “Privacy policy”)
are aimed at protecting the identities, recipes/ contents and any other
specific information. The privacy policy applies to contestchef.com platform
and all other services provided by contestchef whether you visit contestchef
via the website or via any other systems such as one of our apps or via one of
our partners(collectively called the “Service”) by contestchef.com(called the
“Provider”) to it’s users. By using Contestchef.com and/or it’s service. You
acknowledge that you have already read, understood and agree with these terms
and will not undertake use of these services in breach of it’s Privacy policy.
Privacy of the users is very important to Contestchef.
To better protect your privacy, we provide this privacy policy explaining our
online information practices, and the choices you can make about the way your
information is collected and used. The policy explains the aspects related to
collection, use and distribution of user related information including user
generated content and user specific information
- Contestchef is an online social & business
networking application catering to the requirements of individuals, groups of
individuals, businesses and non-profit entities related directly or indirectly
to the Food Industry. The site helps individuals, businesses and non-profit
entities to network with each other and share information for their own
personal enrichment, business purposes and for the betterment of the overall
society,
- Details posted by you to Contestchef.com are
viewable to other users (either registered directly or indirectly on the
website) for their reviews and comments. Purpose of the site is to make users
exchange information to increase their personal/ business visibility /
opportunities, improve awareness on the latest developments in the industry
& also to socialize with each other. By using www.contestchef.com you allow
us & other registered users of the site to collect and use your details as
described in this Privacy Policy.
- Irrespective of whichever country that user
resides in or creates information from, information may be used by Conteschef
in the United States, India or any other country from where Contestchef
Operates.
User Information Management
Different types of information collected and
their privacy
Registration:
Users registering with Contestchef agree to provide details of their name,
email address, physical address, phone number, website/ blog links, social
media profiles, photos, business promotional data of individual or their
businesses. Details of name, website, photos, user profile, and business
promotional data are available for public viewing. Business contact details are
provided on the personal pages of business users, however contact details of
individuals are not shared unless required to do so by law. Emails collected
will be used for sending newsletters, promotional alerts & specific
promotional messages by Contestchef sponsor network. Users will be given option
to unsubscribe to ensure not receiving of these emails.
Likes, Shares &
Comments: User likes, shares
& comments on the listed recipes or businesses are made available for every
ones viewing. Contestchef provides an option to post these statuses directly on
the user’s social media pages. However, the user will also have an option to
refrain from posting on other social media pages and restrict them to posting
on Contestchef.
Social &
Business Networking:
Contestchef services are designed to help users share information with the
world. Messages exchanged among the individuals and businesses can be viewed by
all
IP
Addresses: Contestchef tracks IP addresses, or the location of your
computer on the Internet, for administration and troubleshooting purposes.
Information
Sharing: Contestchef doesn't share information submitted on the site
with any other third party unless required by law.
Links
Links to third party sites may require you to
fill personal information, this Privacy Policy doesn't cover Privacy Policies of
the third party sites. Contestchef doesn't share information with these third
party sites.
Part of the site is repository of the links to
other sites. Contestchef doesn't own content of the links to third party and is
not responsible for any wrong information on these sites.
Security
Contestchef takes every precaution to protect
users’ personal information. We provide security to user transactions on the
net and safeguard data collected from the users.
Cookies
Like many websites, Contestchef uses
"cookie" technology to improve the services. A cookie is a small data
file that is transferred to your computers hard disk, most Internet browsers
automatically accept cookies. You can instruct your browser, by editing its
options, to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie
from the websites you visit. If you reject the cookie, you may not be able to
fully use the Site.
Disclaimer
Contestchef makes every effort to protect your
privacy, Contestchef may be required by law to disclose information you have
provided in obtaining our services. Contestchef may have to provide information
against someone who poses a threat to Contestchef’s interests (like customer
fraud) or whose activities could bring harm to others or are socially not
acceptable.
Acceptance of Privacy policy:
By using
Contestchef.com and/or it’s service. You acknowledge that you have already
read, understood and agree with these terms and will not undertake use of these
services in breach of it’s terms of use or the privacy policy
Consent & Modifications to Privacy Policy
Policies
Contestchef reserves the right to modify all or
some of this Privacy Policy at any time without notice, Users should visit
Privacy Policy page regularly to review any modifications. Any major change in
the policies will be highlighted on the home page of the site. By using
this site regularly you agree to the Privacy Policy. Please do not use the site
if you are not in agreement with the Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns
regarding the policy, please contact Contestchef customer service at
support@contestchef.com