RecipeFeast

GDPR

Last Updated: 25/12/2024

Welcome to RecipeFeast (the “Website”), your ultimate destination for mouthwatering recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen inspiration! At RecipeFeast.com, we take your privacy and data protection as seriously as we take the perfect balance of flavors in a dish. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure your personal data is handled with care and transparency.

1. What is GDPR?

The GDPR is a European Union (EU) regulation designed to protect the privacy and personal data of individuals within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It grants you specific rights over your data and requires us to be transparent about how we collect, use, and protect it.

2. Who Does This Policy Apply To?

This policy applies to all users of RecipeFeast.com, including those residing in the EU and EEA. However, we strive to provide the same level of data protection to all our users, regardless of location.

3. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

To provide you with the best culinary experience, we collect the following types of personal data:

Data You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account.
  • Recipe Submissions: Details about your recipes, including photos, descriptions, and ingredients.
  • Communication: Information you provide when contacting us, such as your name, email, and message content.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences when you sign up for our newsletter.

Data Collected Automatically

  • Cookies and Tracking: Information about your browsing behavior, device type, IP address, and preferences.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, recipes viewed, and time spent on the site.

4. How Do We Use Your Data?

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our services, including personalized recipe recommendations.
  • Communicate with you about your account, inquiries, or feedback.
  • Send you newsletters, promotions, and updates (if you’ve opted in).
  • Analyze site usage to enhance your experience and develop new features.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our site.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or agree to cookies.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations when you create an account or submit a recipe.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure site security.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet our legal obligations under applicable laws.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

2. Right to Rectification

You can update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

3. Right to Erasure

You can request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

4. Right to Restrict Processing

You can ask us to limit how we use your data in specific circumstances.

5. Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

6. Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent

If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@recipefeast.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating the site (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Account data is retained as long as your account is active.
  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Usage data is anonymized or deleted after a set period.

9. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely foolproof, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience on RecipeFeast.com. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Compliance Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@recipefeast.com

Thank you for trusting RecipeFeast.com with your culinary adventures. We’re committed to protecting your data while helping you create delicious meals and memories. Happy cooking!

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