Your privacy matters.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you use WorldwideRecipes. We design our membership experience to be simple, transparent, and secure.
1) Who we are Identity
“WorldwideRecipes” (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides recipe tutorials and membership access through our website. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, related pages (e.g., login, register, account), and any services we provide through those pages.
Tip: If you’re looking for help or account assistance, use our Support page. For pricing and access options, see Membership Plans.
2) Information we collect What we collect
We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically when you use the site, and (c) information from service providers that help us run the website (for example, payment confirmation).
Information you provide
- Account details (e.g., email, username, password).
- Membership and purchase details you choose (e.g., plan selection).
- Messages you send to Support (e.g., questions, feedback).
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data (e.g., pages viewed, timestamps, referrers).
- Approximate location (derived from IP, not precise GPS).
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section).
| Category | Why we use it | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Account & access | To create your account, log you in, and deliver member-only content. | Email, username, encrypted password, access status. |
| Purchases & membership | To confirm purchases, manage subscriptions, and prevent fraud. | Plan type, payment status, renewal/cancellation timestamps. |
| Support communications | To respond to your requests and improve service quality. | Messages, issue details, troubleshooting context. |
| Usage & analytics | To understand what’s working and improve site performance. | Pages visited, session duration, basic device info. |
3) How we use your information Purposes
We use information to:
Deliver the service
- Provide access to recipes, tutorials, and member-only content.
- Maintain your account and login sessions.
- Send essential service emails (e.g., account notices).
Improve & protect
- Monitor performance and fix issues.
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.
We don’t sell your personal information. If we run marketing emails, you can opt out anytime using the unsubscribe link (where available).
4) Legal bases (UK GDPR) Compliance
Where the UK GDPR applies, we process personal information under one or more of the following legal bases: contract (to provide your membership), legitimate interests (to improve and secure the service), consent (for certain cookies or marketing where required), and legal obligation (record-keeping and compliance).
5) Cookies & similar technologies Cookies
Cookies help the website function (e.g., keeping you logged in) and help us understand usage patterns. Some cookies are necessary for core site features; others are optional analytics cookies depending on your settings.
Necessary cookies
- Authentication and session cookies (login / account access).
- Security cookies to help prevent fraud and abuse.
Optional cookies
- Analytics to measure visits and improve the experience.
- Preference cookies (e.g., remembering choices).
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may affect login and member access.
6) Sharing your information Third parties
We share information only as needed to operate the website—for example, with: (a) hosting and infrastructure providers, (b) payment processors (to process payments and confirm status), (c) analytics providers (if enabled), and (d) support tools (to respond to your requests).
These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us, and they must handle it with appropriate safeguards.
7) International transfers Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the UK. When this happens, we use appropriate safeguards designed to protect your data, such as contractual protections and other measures required by applicable law.
8) Data retention Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to maintain your account, deliver purchases/membership access, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.
If you request deletion, we’ll take reasonable steps to remove your personal information unless we are required to keep it for legal or security reasons.
9) Your rights & choices Controls
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, or request portability of your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Common requests
- Update account email or password.
- Request a copy of your personal data.
- Request deletion (where applicable).
How to submit
- Use our Support page to contact us.
- Include the email linked to your account.
- We may verify identity before completing requests.
10) Security Protection
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to reduce risk and protect accounts and content access.
For best protection: use a strong password, avoid reusing passwords across sites, and log out on shared devices.
11) Children’s privacy Age
WorldwideRecipes is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12) Updates to this policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date. If changes are significant, we may provide additional notice.
13) Contact us Support
If you have questions about privacy, data requests, or this policy, please contact us through our Support page.