PlateUp Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 13, 2025

1. Introduction

At PlateUp, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information related to your use of our website and applications (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide:

• Contact Data: Such as your name and email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit an inquiry via the "Contact Us" form.
• Account Data: If you choose to create an account, we may collect your username and password.

Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: Such as the pages you visit, time and date of visit, duration of stay, and the recipes you interact with.
• Device Data: Such as device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Location and Weather Data: We use approximate location and weather information based on your IP address to provide local or weather-based recipe recommendations, according to the features you enable.

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, improve, and maintain our services (such as optimizing the search engine and personalizing the user experience).
• To customize units and measurements (such as °C/°F or kg/lb) based on your geographic settings.
• To send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to.
• To analyze how the Service is used and monitor technical issues.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some parts of the Service may not function properly.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners and advertisers for statistical and analytical purposes.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the "Contact Us" page.

PlateUp Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 13, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the PlateUp website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Use of the Service

• You are permitted to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
• You are prohibited from using the Service in any manner that violates any applicable law or regulation.
• You are prohibited from attempting unauthorized access to any part of the site or its related systems.

3. Content and Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the site, including text, recipes, graphics, logos, and other materials, is the property of PlateUp or licensed to us, and is protected by copyright laws.

You are permitted to view and print copies of recipes for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including copying, modification, or distribution for commercial purposes, is prohibited without prior written consent.

4. Recipe Disclaimer

Warning: Recipes published on PlateUp are provided as a guide only.

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any published recipe or cooking advice.
• Cooking results vary based on skill, equipment, and ingredient quality.
• You assume full responsibility for any use of the published information. Caution must always be exercised when handling kitchen tools, heat, and fire, and you must be mindful of any food allergies.
• We are not liable for any health outcomes, injuries, or damages resulting from following any of the recipes.

5. External Links

The site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their terms of use and privacy policies.

6. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Service for any reason, including violation of these Terms.