Effective Date:27/11/2024
GDPR, At Cooking Tastes, we are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect the privacy and personal data of our users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with GDPR.
1. What is GDPR?
The GDPR is a regulation implemented by the European Union to enhance the protection of personal data and privacy. It applies to all businesses that process the personal data of individuals within the EEA, regardless of where the business is located.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Personal Data Provided by You:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments or messages submitted via forms
- Preferences, such as newsletter opt-ins
b. Automatically Collected Data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website
- Cookie data and tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
- Provide services, such as newsletters or responses to inquiries.
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- Analyze traffic and user engagement.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:
- Consent: When you opt-in to receive newsletters or submit inquiries.
- Contractual Obligations: To fulfill requests or services you’ve signed up for.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and provide a better experience.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law to retain or disclose certain information.
5. Your GDPR Rights
As a user within the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:
a. Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
b. Right to Rectification
If any information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
c. Right to Erasure
You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
d. Right to Restriction of Processing
You can request that we limit how your data is processed.
e. Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
f. Right to Object
You have the right to object to data processing for marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
g. Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to ensure the security of your data, no system can be entirely secure.
8. Third-Party Processors
We may use trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other operational needs. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data solely for the purposes we specify.
9. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms under GDPR.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Complaints
If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Compliance Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cooking Tastes