Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Butternaut (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. By creating an account or using Butternaut, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Butternaut, we collect:

• Account Information: username, email address, and password.
• Content You Share: recipes, photos, and other contributions.
• Usage Data: information about how you interact with the site (e.g., saved recipes and shared recipes).
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: small files stored on your device or the authentication server to keep you logged in.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Maintain and improve Butternaut.
• Let you create, save, and share recipes.
• Send you important updates about your account or the site.
• Monitor site activity to maintain a safe and respectful community.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information only in these limited cases:

• With service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting and user authentication).
• If required by law or legal process.
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of Butternaut, our users, or others.

4. User Content

Recipes and photos you post are publicly visible to other users if you choose to share them publicly. Please only share content you are comfortable making public.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in.
• Hide or show the cookie banner.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active.
If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, however, no website or online service can be completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Request a copy of your data.
• Object to certain uses of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@butternaut.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Butternaut is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us to remove it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: hello@butternaut.com.