Privacy Policy
In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023 of India
Last Updated: April 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Indian Recipes By Poonam ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
This policy is prepared in compliance with the following Indian laws:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
2. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Indian Recipes By Poonam
Email: privacy@inrecipes.in
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
When you use our website, we may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- User reviews and ratings
- Shopping list preferences
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3.3 Sensitive Personal Data
We do not knowingly collect the following sensitive personal data:
- Passwords (stored in hashed and encrypted form)
- Financial information
- Health information
- Ethnic or racial origin
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide website services and features
- To respond to your requests and inquiries
- To improve user experience
- To send notifications about new recipes and features (with your consent)
- For website analytics and improvements
- To prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you explicitly consent to use our services
- Contract Performance: Necessary to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: To comply with Indian laws
- Legitimate Interest: For website security and improvements
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Hosting, email services, and analytics (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Requirements: To comply with Indian law or court orders
- With Consent: When you provide explicit consent
Important: We do not transfer your data outside India. All data is stored on servers located within India.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security audits
- Limited employee access
- Firewall protection
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- You are using our services
- Required to fulfill legal obligations
- Required to resolve disputes
After account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 90 days, except as required by law.
9. Your Rights (Under DPDP Act 2023)
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your consent at any time
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Complain
File a complaint with the Data Protection Board
To Exercise Your Rights:
Please write to us at: privacy@inrecipes.in
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some features.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and know that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
12. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, as per DPDP Act 2023, we will:
- Notify the Data Protection Board of India immediately
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Describe the nature and impact of the breach
- Inform about remedial measures taken
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify you via email.
15. Data Protection Board of India
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information, you can file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India:
16. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Indian Recipes By Poonam
privacy@inrecipes.in