Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

1. Purpose

These Terms of Use govern the access and use of the website AFTouch-Cuisine.com. By accessing this site, you accept these terms without reservation.

2. Access to the Site

Access to the site is free. Certain features (submitting recipes, saving favourites, posting on the forum) require creating an account. AFTouch-Cuisine reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the site at any time without prior notice.

3. User Account

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Any activity under your account is your responsibility. You may delete your account at any time from your member area.

4. User-Generated Content

Users may submit recipes, post comments on the forum, and upload photos. All submissions are subject to moderation by the editorial team and Chef Patrick Asfaux. AFTouch-Cuisine reserves the right to edit, refuse, or remove any content that does not comply with these terms or that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant.

By submitting content, you grant AFTouch-Cuisine a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and reproduce your content on the site.

5. Recipes and Disclaimer

Recipes published on this site are provided for informational purposes only. AFTouch-Cuisine does not guarantee specific results. Users are responsible for verifying ingredients for potential allergens. Cooking involves risks (burns, cuts) — please exercise due caution.

6. Personal Data & GDPR

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679), AFTouch-Cuisine collects and processes personal data for the following purposes:

Account management : email, username, password (encrypted), optional profile information.
Newsletter : email address, with your consent (opt-in).
Forum & comments : display name, IP address (for moderation purposes).
Analytics : anonymous browsing data via Google Analytics.

Your rights: You have the right to access, rectify, delete, and port your personal data. You may also object to or restrict processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@aftouch-cuisine.com or use the options in your member area.

Data retention: Your data is retained for the duration of your account. Upon deletion, your data is permanently removed within 30 days.

7. Cookies

This site uses the following cookies:

Essential cookies : session management, authentication, language preference. These are necessary for the site to function.
Analytics cookies : Google Analytics, used to compile anonymous visit statistics and improve the site.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

8. Producer & Winemaker Listings

Producers and winemakers can register on the site. Listings are subject to approval and require a reciprocal link from their website to AFTouch-Cuisine. AFTouch-Cuisine reserves the right to remove any listing if the reciprocal link is not maintained.

9. Modifications

AFTouch-Cuisine reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be informed of any significant changes. Continued use of the site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms, please contact us at: contact@aftouch-cuisine.com