Privacy Policy for Your Recipes (GDPR Compliant)
Effective Date: 01/12/2024
At Your Recipes, accessible at [your website URL], we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data, as well as your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Are
Your Recipes is a blog dedicated to sharing recipes and cooking tips. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
1. Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., name and email address).
- Fill out the contact form.
- Participate in surveys, contests, or giveaways.
We process this data to communicate with you, provide services you request, and improve our blog.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifiable data such as:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited and time spent on the site.
- Referring websites or search engines.
This information is used for analytics to enhance site functionality and user experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze site performance.
- Provide relevant content and advertisements.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under the GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide information.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our blog, ensure security, and analyze website performance.
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfil services you request.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the European Union (EU), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data where applicable.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners that help us operate our website (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers).
- Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations.
Data Transfers
If you are located in the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure adequate protection by using standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular monitoring. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. For detailed information, refer to our Cookie Policy [link to policy].
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]