Effective Date: 11/12/2024
At Recipes Specialist, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Compliance Statement outlines your rights under GDPR and how we handle your personal data.
Who We Are
Recipes Specialist is a food blog providing recipes, cooking advice, and related content. We act as the Data Controller for the personal information you provide. For any data-related concerns, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request a temporary halt to the processing of your data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data: personal information such as name and email address, usage data including interactions with the website, and cookies and tracking data to enhance user experience and serve personalized ads.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, email marketing platforms, and advertising networks like Google Ads. If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place.
Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your GDPR rights or inquire about your data, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR. If your request is complex or involves multiple requests, this period may be extended by an additional two months.
Cookies and Consent
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and serve personalized ads. Upon your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your preferences. You can also manage your cookie settings through your browser at any time.
Complaints
If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). You may also contact us directly to address your concerns.
We are committed to upholding your rights and ensuring the transparency, security, and lawful use of your personal data. Thank you for trusting Recipes Specialist.
For any further information or clarification, please contact us at [email protected].