Last updated: March 20, 2024
At Recipes Unfolded, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, process, and store your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
Recipes Unfolded is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For all GDPR-related inquiries, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.recipesunfolded.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: name, username
- Contact Data: email address, social media handles
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: information about how you use our website
- Marketing Data: preferences in receiving marketing communications
- User Content: comments, recipe ratings, forum posts
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the processing
- Contract: Processing necessary for contract performance
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal requirements
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is in our legitimate business interests
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for:
- Providing and managing your account
- Personalizing your experience
- Delivering relevant content and recommendations
- Sending newsletters (with consent)
- Improving our website and services
- Analyzing usage patterns
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
5. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors)
- Marketing partners (with explicit consent)
We require all third parties to respect your data security and comply with data protection laws.
6. International Transfers
We may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do, we ensure similar protection by implementing at least one of these safeguards:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- Binding corporate rules
- Explicit consent (in limited circumstances)
7. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. These include:
- Encryption
- Firewalls
- Access controls
- Secure data storage
- Regular security assessments
8. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for. Retention periods are determined based on:
- The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data
- The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use
- The purposes for which we process the data
- Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Automated decisions: Not be subject to automated decision-making
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookies Policy.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be notified to you via email or website notice.
13. Complaints
If you are concerned about our handling of your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
14. Contact Us
For questions about this GDPR Policy:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.recipesunfolded.com
📱 @recipesunfolded