GDPR Policy
Effective Date: MARCH 9, 2025
At CookingLovely, accessible from www.cookinglovely.com, protecting your privacy is our top priority. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data rights, please contact us at contact@cookinglovely.com.
1. Data We Collect
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. This data falls into the following categories:
1.1 Contact Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Optional details submitted through contact forms, comments, or account registration
1.2 Usage Data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites or links
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and personalized experiences. Please see our [Cookie Policy] for more details.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To manage your account and provide access to recipes, newsletters, and site content.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries and send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent).
- Analytics and Improvements: To understand user behavior, enhance our content, and improve website functionality.
- Compliance: To meet legal obligations, prevent fraud, and resolve disputes.
We will not use your personal data for purposes other than those outlined here without your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to newsletters, submit forms, or accept cookies.
- Contractual Necessity: To deliver the services you request, such as recipe access or account management.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, maintain site security, and analyze user trends.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party partners who assist with website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), email services, and customer support.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: Request restricted processing of your data in specific situations.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for activities relying on your consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@cookinglovely.com.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data during transmission and storage
- Secure access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security audits and software updates
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We encourage users to protect their accounts and devices.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: These are Necessary for core website functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].
9. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection through one of the following safeguards:
- Data transfer agreements using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
- Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the European Commission.
- Other legally acceptable mechanisms.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or business practices.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:
CookingLovely
Email: contact@cookinglovely.com
Website: www.cookinglovely.com