Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 31 October 2025
At YouCipe, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use youcipe.com (the “Site”) and our recipe platform (the “Services”).
Questions? Email us at support@youcipe.com or call +27 67 975 4882.
Quick Summary
- We collect: Name, email, and usage data (e.g., favorite recipes)
- We do NOT collect: Sensitive data, payment details, or third-party info
- We use it to: Run the site, send recipes, improve features
- We share with: Payfast (payments), Google Analytics (stats)
- Your rights: Access, delete, or export your data anytime
1. What Information Do We Collect?
From You (When You Sign Up or Contact Us)
- Name
- Email address
- Any message you send via contact form
Automatically (When You Use the Site)
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on recipes
- Favorite recipes saved
We do NOT collect: passwords (hashed), payment info, or sensitive data.
2. Payments
All payments are processed by Payfast. We never see or store your card details. See their policy: payfast.io/privacy-policy
3. How Do We Use Your Information?
| Purpose | Example |
|---|---|
| Run the site | Save your favorite recipes |
| Send emails | Weekly recipe digest (you can unsubscribe) |
| Improve features | See which recipes are most saved |
| Security | Block spam or bots |
4. Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. No personal data is sent — only anonymized stats.
Full details in our Cookie Policy
5. Who Do We Share With?
| Partner | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Payfast | Process payments | payfast.io |
| Google Analytics | Site stats | google.com/privacy |
We do NOT sell or rent your data.
6. How Do We Keep Your Data Safe?
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Hashed passwords
- Regular security updates
- Limited staff access
No system is 100% secure, but we do our best.
7. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
As long as you have an account. If you delete your account, we remove your data within 30 days (except backups, deleted after 90 days).
8. Your Rights (POPIA – South Africa)
You have the right to:
- Know what data we hold
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
Email support@youcipe.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject.
If unhappy, contact the Information Regulator.
9. Children
YouCipe is for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We’ll email you if we make big changes. Last updated: 31 October 2025.
Contact Us
YouCipe (PTY) LTD
53 Pienaar Street
Bethlehem, Free State, 9700
South Africa
support@youcipe.com |
+27 67 975 4882