GDPR - Preparation Recipe

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Policy for Preparation Recipe

Effective Date: January 28, 2025

Welcome to Preparation Recipe (www.preparationrecipe.com). We value your privacy and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines your rights under GDPR and how we collect, store, and process your personal data.

1. Who We Are

Preparation Recipe is a food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and food-related content. Our contact details are:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.preparationrecipe.com

2. What Data We Collect & Why

We collect personal data for various purposes, including improving your experience on our Website. Below are the types of data we collect:

2.1 Personal Data Provided by You

Name & Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or leave a comment.
Comments & Messages: Any information you share in public comments or through our contact forms.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

IP Address & Location Data: To analyze site traffic and detect security threats.
Cookies & Tracking Data: To personalize content and track user preferences. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:
✅ To provide and improve our content and user experience.
✅ To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in).
✅ To respond to inquiries or comments.
✅ To monitor Website traffic and analytics.
✅ To prevent fraud and ensure Website security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent: You have explicitly given consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
Legitimate Interest: We use data to improve Website performance and security.
Legal Obligation: In some cases, we may be required to process data by law.

5. Your GDPR Rights

As a user within the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

🔹 Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we store.
🔹 Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
🔹 Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data.
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.
🔹 Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for marketing or analytics.
🔹 Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

7. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.

8. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share data with:

Service Providers: We use third-party tools for email marketing, analytics, and hosting.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose personal data to legal authorities.

Our third-party services comply with GDPR regulations.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

10. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

For any questions about this GDPR policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: