Effective Date: 10 June 2025
Last Updated: 28 October 2025
At MoodyBite, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information to help us operate effectively and provide you with the best experience possible when browsing or purchasing from MoodyBite.
1.1. Information You Provide Directly
When you use our Site or make a purchase, we may collect:
- Personal details: name, email address, phone number
- Billing and shipping information: address, postal code, and region
- Payment details: provided securely through our payment processor
- Account details: username and password if you register for an account
- Communication preferences: newsletter subscriptions, product inquiries, or support requests
1.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- IP address and general location
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation behavior
- Referring URLs and click-through data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill orders for our recommended cooking books and related items
- To communicate with you regarding purchases, shipments, refunds, or customer support
- To personalize your shopping and browsing experience based on your interests
- To send marketing updates about new cooking book releases, recipes, promotions, and culinary tips (only if you opt-in)
- To improve our website, services, and product offerings through analytics and feedback
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity
We never sell your personal information to third parties for independent marketing purposes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: trusted partners that handle payments, deliveries, or analytics on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or governmental requests
- Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may transfer to the new entity maintaining the same protections
All third-party partners are bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website (like shopping cart functionality) may not work properly without them.
5. Payment and Transaction Security
All purchases for our recommended cooking books are processed through secure, industry-standard payment gateways. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Transactions are encrypted and handled directly by certified third-party payment processors.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill your purchases, provide ongoing support, or meet legal and accounting obligations.
Non-personal, aggregated data (such as browsing trends) may be retained indefinitely for research and analytics.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
- Request data portability or restrict processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us
8. Childrenโs Privacy
Our Site and book sales are intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately for removal.
9. Data Protection and Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no electronic transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a revised โLast Updatedโ date. Significant changes will be announced via email or on this page.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Email: info@moodybite.com
By using MoodyBite, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the use of your information as described above.