GDPR

GDPR Compliance Statement for GratedRecipes.com

Effective Date: 27/10/2024

At GratedRecipes.com, we are committed to protecting the personal data and privacy of our users, including visitors from the European Union. This GDPR Compliance Statement explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines your rights as an EU resident regarding your personal data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data on GratedRecipes.com is:

Contact Email: [email protected]

2. Types of Personal Data We Collect

GratedRecipes.com collects the following types of personal data to provide and improve our services:

  • Identification Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when signing up for newsletters, leaving comments, or contacting us.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data to help us analyze and improve user experience.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Providing Services: We use your data to deliver recipes, respond to inquiries, and send relevant updates or newsletters.
  • Improving User Experience: We analyze website usage data to understand our audience better and enhance website performance.
  • Marketing and Communication: If you opt-in to receive marketing emails, we may use your email address to send promotions or relevant updates.

We collect and process data based on the following legal bases:

  • Your consent, when you voluntarily subscribe to newsletters or submit personal information.
  • Legitimate interests, for activities such as website analytics, where our use of data does not override your fundamental privacy rights.

4. Consent

We collect your personal data with your consent whenever required by law. By providing your information, you consent to our processing for the specific purposes outlined in this GDPR Compliance Statement. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

5. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data held by us.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for marketing or other purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. If you request deletion, we will promptly remove your data from our systems, subject to any legal obligations.

7. Data Security

GratedRecipes.com uses appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Data Processors

We may use third-party service providers to process your data on our behalf, such as email newsletter providers or analytics services. We ensure that all third-party processors comply with GDPR requirements and only process data according to our instructions.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

10. Updates to This GDPR Compliance Statement

We may update this statement to reflect changes in data processing practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Compliance Statement, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting GratedRecipes.com with your data. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with GDPR.