Privacy Policy

We understand that privacy is very important to every internet user these days. That is why we want to inform you clearly about how we handle your data. What data we collect; how we collect it; what we do with this information and how we treat it: you will read all about it on this page. Special Meals, the website accessible via https://specialmeals.site/, places a lot of value on the privacy of every visitor to our website. That’s why we make sure that the data you share with us is kept confidential and used only as described in this policy.

Special Meals acts in accordance with applicable Indian privacy laws and also follows international best practices, including requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Google AdSense privacy guidelines where applicable.

Who Are We?

Special Meals is a food recipe website registered in Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi – 834002, Jharkhand, India.

What Type of Personal Data Do We Collect and Process?

Our services using personal data

At present, our website does not require you to create a user profile to view recipes. We also do not require account registration for browsing. However, in certain cases we may collect limited personal data:

  1. Contact Information
    • When you contact us through email, helpline, or a contact form, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, and/or phone number. This data is only used to respond to your query.
  2. Automatically Generated Data
    • To make sure the website runs properly, we automatically collect technical information such as:
      • Your device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
      • Browser type and version
      • IP address (which may indicate your general location)
      • Operating system
      • Pages visited on our site and referring URLs
    • This information is depersonalized and cannot be traced back to you directly. It is collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  3. Advertising & Marketing Data
    • We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
    • Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve personalized ads.
    • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
  4. Social Media Data
    • Our website may provide share buttons (for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.). When you use these, cookies may be placed by the social media platforms to recognize you.

Why Do We Collect and Process This Data?

The collected data is used to:

  • Ensure our website works correctly on your device.
  • Improve the website experience and optimize performance.
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and third-party vendors.
  • Protect the website from misuse and ensure security.

Collecting technical and statistical data is necessary for the legitimate interest of maintaining and improving our services. Collecting personal data through contact forms requires your explicit consent. Collecting marketing and social media data requires your opt-in consent, which we request when you visit our site.

Use of Cookies

Special Meals uses cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly (functional cookies).
  • Collect anonymous usage statistics (analytical cookies).
  • Display relevant ads through Google AdSense (advertising cookies).

👉 For more details, please read our Cookie Policy (linked at the bottom of the site).

Usage of Your Data by Third Parties

  • Advertising Partners: Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to collect browsing data for ad personalization.
  • Analytics Providers: We may use tools like Google Analytics to understand how our website is used.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

  • Contact form/email data: Retained only as long as needed to respond to your query.
  • Cookies/statistical data: Collected and stored according to Google and third-party vendor policies.
  • Legal or dispute purposes: Data may be stored longer if required to protect our rights.

How Do We Protect Your Data?

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
  • Withdraw your consent for cookies and marketing data collection at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@specialmeals.site.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. Once you click on such links, we are no longer responsible for the data practices of those websites. Please check their respective privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Complaints and Questions

If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us directly:

📧 Email: support@specialmeals.site
📞 Helpline: +91 9955835006
📍 Address: Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi – 834002, Jharkhand, India