Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)
Effective Date: October 2024
Website: recipeswonders.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
At Recipes Wonders, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
We are the team behind recipeswonders.com, a website that shares food and recipe content for informational and entertainment purposes.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information: such as your name and email address (e.g., if you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us).
- Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring websites.
- Cookies and Tracking: small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience (see section 6).
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services.
- To communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries).
- To send you newsletters or updates (only if you opt in).
- To analyze site usage and improve functionality.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your data:
- Your Consent – when you agree to receive newsletters or allow cookies.
- Legitimate Interests – to maintain and improve the website.
- Legal Obligation – when necessary to comply with the law.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is securely stored using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You may control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure – request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object – object to data processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics tools, email providers) that process data on our behalf. These providers are GDPR-compliant and contractually obligated to safeguard your data.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or data processing agreements.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Any significant changes will be notified by email (if applicable) or via a site notice.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]