Effective Date: January 5, 2025
iLoveRecipes.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
1. Data Controller Information
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
iLoveRecipes.om
Email: contact@ilovrecipes.com
Website: ilovrecipes.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identification Data: Name, email address (if you subscribe or contact us).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies (for analytics and functionality).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions with content.
- Communication Data: Messages, comments, or inquiries submitted via contact forms.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes, based on legal grounds under GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To provide website content and improve user experience | Legitimate Interest |
| To send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe) | Consent |
| To respond to inquiries and comments | Legitimate Interest |
| To analyze website traffic and enhance security | Legitimate Interest |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal Obligation |
You can withdraw your consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance and collect analytical data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please review our [Cookie Policy]([Insert Link]).
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers: Hosting services, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
All third parties comply with GDPR regulations and protect your data appropriately.
6. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other GDPR-compliant mechanisms.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter Subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Contact Form Messages | 1 year |
| Analytics Data | 2 years (Google Analytics default) |
8. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Opt out of data processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email]. We will respond within 30 days in compliance with GDPR.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure.
10. Complaints and Contact Information
If you believe your GDPR rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Email: contact@ilovrecipes.com
Website: iloverecipes.com
Thank you for trusting iLoveRecipes.com!