GDPR

At recipessweets.com, protecting your privacy and personal data is a top priority. This page explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to safeguard the rights of individuals in the European Union.

1. What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework created to protect the personal data and privacy of individuals within the European Union (EU). It applies to any business or website that collects, stores, or processes data from EU citizens, even if the organization itself is located outside the EU.

2. Data We Collect & How We Use It :

We may collect different types of information from you when you interact with our website:

  • Personal Data: such as your name, email address, mailing address, or phone number (if you provide them voluntarily).
  • Behavioral Data: like browsing history, recipe preferences, or purchase history if applicable.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data: information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tools.

We use this data for purposes such as:

  • Improving our website and recipes.
  • Sending you newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe).
  • Understanding traffic patterns and user behavior to make content more useful.
  • Processing requests or inquiries you send us.

3. Our Legal Grounds for Processing :

We only process your data under GDPR’s lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you give explicit permission (e.g., newsletter sign-up, cookie acceptance).
  • Contractual Necessity: If we need to use your information to provide a service you requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: When we analyze site traffic or improve content, provided this doesn’t override your privacy rights.

4. Our Privacy Policy :

We maintain a clear and accessible Privacy Policy that explains:

  • What data we collect and why.
  • How it is stored, secured, and used.
  • When it may be shared with trusted third parties (such as analytics or email providers).
  • The rights you have under GDPR.

You can always find our Privacy Policy in the website footer.

5. Consent Management :

  • Cookies: A cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time.
  • Newsletters: You will only receive email updates if you explicitly opt in. Every email we send includes a simple unsubscribe link.

6. Data Security & Retention :

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to keep your personal data safe from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Sensitive information (such as emails) is stored securely.
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, and securely delete or anonymize it once no longer needed.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR :

As an EU user, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request that we remove your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another service.
  • Objection: Opt out of data processing for marketing or analytics.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how your data is processed in specific cases.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Breach Notifications :

If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and relevant data protection authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

9. Data Protection Oversight :

If necessary, we may appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee GDPR compliance and ensure your rights are respected.

10. Working with Third Parties :

When we work with service providers (such as email newsletter platforms or analytics tools), we only partner with companies that follow GDPR standards and include proper data protection clauses in their contracts.

11. Children’s Privacy :

This website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has shared data with us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

12. International Data Transfers :

If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to maintain GDPR compliance.

13. Ongoing Compliance :

We regularly review and update our policies, consent mechanisms, and data practices to remain GDPR compliant. Staff involved in handling data are trained in data protection best practices.

14. GDPR Compliance Statement :

recipessweets.com is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR. We respect your rights and take all necessary steps to safeguard your personal data.

15. Contact Us :

If you have any questions about GDPR compliance, your data, or how it is used, please reach out:
📧 Email: [email protected]

— Clara Rose, Founder of recipessweets.com