Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sony Recipe ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using Sony Recipe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Camera equipment information (optional)
• Social media profiles (optional)

Recipe Information

When you create or share recipes, we collect:

• Recipe settings and parameters
• Sample images
• Recipe descriptions and notes
• Camera and lens information

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Creating and managing your account
• Enabling recipe sharing and community features
• Sending important updates and notifications
• Improving user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our services
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With your consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent
• Public recipes: Recipes marked as public will be visible to all users
• Service providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure servers and infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your data

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Provide personalized content
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Copyright and Intellectual Property

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. All camera recipes and content shared on our platform remain the property of their respective creators. By sharing content on Sony Recipe, you grant us a license to display and distribute your content within our platform.

Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Corporation. We are an independent community platform for photography enthusiasts.