Privacy Policy

Last updated: (Oct 6, 2025)

This Privacy Policy describes how Zycto collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of visitors and users of the zycto.com website. By using or accessing the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms in this Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Definitions & Scope

Personal Information / Personal Data
Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, IP address, cookies and similar technologies, and other identifiers.

Usage Data
Data collected automatically when you access or use the Site. This includes but is not limited to your IP address, browser type and version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of access, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.

Data Controller / Data Processor
Zycto is the “data controller” in respect of your personal data collected through this Site. Where we engage third parties (e.g. analytics providers, email services), they may act as our “data processors,” under contractual obligations to handle data in accordance with this Policy.

Jurisdictional Scope / Applicable Laws
This Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions where we operate and where our users reside — for example, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU/EEA residents), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (for California residents), and local laws in Nigeria (or your operating country). If you are located in a jurisdiction with stricter privacy laws, you may have additional rights beyond those listed here.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Newsletter / Email Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we collect your name (optional) and email address.
  • Contact / Feedback / Inquiry Forms: If you reach out via a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, subject, message content, and any additional information you provide.
  • Comments / Reviews / User-Generated Content: If you leave comments or reviews on recipes, you may provide your name (or a pseudonym), email, and the text of your comment.
  • Account / Profile Information (if applicable): If Zycto supports user accounts or profiles in the future, we may collect usernames, passwords (securely hashed), profile images, bios, etc.

2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data (see above)
  • Log Data: When you use the Site, our servers automatically record certain information (“log data”) such as your IP address, your device identifier, browser type, pages visited, referring/exit URLs, and timestamps.
  • Cookies, Web Beacons, and Similar Technologies: We (and third parties) use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and to personalize your experience. (See “Cookies & Tracking Technologies” section below.)

3. Third-Party & Aggregated Data

  • Analytics / Insights: We use third-party analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics or similar) to collect aggregated and anonymized data about traffic, page views, bounce rate, user flow, and device/browser statistics.
  • Advertising / Remarketing: If we use ad platforms or remarketing tools, those third parties may perform tracking across the Site to deliver relevant ads.
  • Social Media & Widgets: If the Site uses social media widgets or plugins (e.g. “Share on Facebook”), those platforms may collect information about your visit.
  • Affiliate / Partner Data: If Zycto participates in affiliate programs or uses partner links, the affiliate network may receive referral data (e.g. which page led to a click or purchase).

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis Notes
To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its features Contractual / Legitimate interest e.g. content display, site functionality, internal operations
To communicate with you (e.g. newsletters, updates, reply to inquiries) Consent / Legitimate interest You may unsubscribe at any time
To monitor usage patterns, track analytics, and generate insights Legitimate interest Helps us improve content & user experience
To personalize your experience, including content recommendations Legitimate interest / Consent Only where relevant and permitted
To prevent fraud, abuse or security issues Legitimate interest Protecting the Site and users
To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests Legal obligation e.g. subpoena, court order, regulatory process
For marketing or promotional purposes (if you consent) Consent Only if you opt in

We will only retain your personal information as long as necessary for the purposes listed above or as required by law.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

1. What Are Cookies & Trackers

Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They may be “session” cookies (deleted at the end of a session) or “persistent” cookies (stored for longer). Web beacons, pixels, and local storage are additional technologies that facilitate tracking and data collection.

2. How We Use Them

  • To enable essential site functionality (so the Site works correctly)
  • To remember your preferences (e.g. language, theme)
  • To analyze and measure usage (via analytics tools)
  • To provide personalized content or advertising (if applicable)
  • To manage login sessions (if user accounts exist in the future)

3. Choices & Controls

  • You can usually disable or delete cookies via your browser settings (though some features of the Site may then break).
  • Many browsers allow “Do Not Track” or “opt-out” settings. We may respond to those settings as appropriate.
  • We may provide a cookie consent banner or management interface to let you accept or reject non-essential cookies.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers / Contractors: We may share data with third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g. email service providers, hosting providers, analytics firms, content delivery networks), under contractual restrictions to protect your data.
  • Affiliates / Partners: If Zycto is part of a group or partners with other entities, we may share information internally (with appropriate safeguards).
  • Legal & Safety Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property or the safety of our users or the public.
  • Business Transfers: If Zycto merges with, acquires, or sells all or part of its assets, user data may be among the assets transferred (subject to protective agreements).
  • Aggregated / De-identified Data: We may share aggregated, de-identified data (which cannot reasonably identify you) publicly or with third parties for research, analytics, or marketing.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes (unless you explicitly consent).

6. Data Retention & Deletion

  • We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
  • We may retain anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely.
  • If you request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions), we will honor that as far as reasonably practicable.
  • Certain logs or backups may persist for a period for operational or legal reasons, but will be stored securely.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include encryption, secure access controls, firewall protection, regular security assessments, and staff training.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Right to access / receive a copy of your data
  • Right to correct / update inaccuracies
  • Right to delete / erase your data (also known as “right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing (e.g. objection to direct marketing)
  • Right to data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format)
  • Right to withdraw consent (for processing based on consent)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights or request information, you may contact us (see “Contact Information” below). We will respond within the time period required by applicable laws (e.g. 30 days for GDPR in many cases). Some requests may be declined if there is a legal basis to do so (e.g. retaining data for legal compliance).

Also, you can opt out of marketing communications via unsubscribe links in emails or by contacting us.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or higher threshold as required by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under that age, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

10. International Transfers & Cross-Border Data Processing

Because we operate online, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries other than your own (for example, our hosting servers, backup locations, or third-party providers may be located outside your country). When transferring personal data across borders, we undertake steps to ensure adequate protection in accordance with applicable laws (e.g. standard contractual clauses, appropriate safeguards).

11. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

The Site may contain links to other websites, external content, plugins, or embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, social media embeds). Those third-party sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with such content.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (e.g. to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements). When we do, we will:

  1. Post the new Policy on the Site, with a revised “Last Updated” date
  2. In some cases, notify you by email (if you are on our mailing list) before the changes take effect
  3. In some jurisdictions, obtain fresh consent if required

We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Policy or your personal data, please contact us: