Effective Date: 04/02/2025
Last Updated: 04/02/2025
Empire of Recipes is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, and store your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
1. Data Controller
Empire of Recipes is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://empireofrecipes.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services, we may collect the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, or any personal details provided when commenting or subscribing.
- Contact Data: Email address (for newsletter subscriptions, comments, or inquiries).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and other analytics data.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (e.g., page views, time spent on the site).
- Marketing Data: Preferences regarding receiving communications from us.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data in the following ways:
- Directly when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Leave comments on posts.
- Contact us via email or contact forms.
- Automatically through cookies and analytics tools:
- Google Analytics (or other tracking tools) to monitor website traffic and user interactions.
- Cookies for storing preferences and session details (see our Cookie Policy).
4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis for Processing)
We collect and process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies.
- Legitimate Interest: To analyze website traffic, improve content, and enhance user experience.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with regulatory requirements.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage website services.
- To personalize content and enhance user experience.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only if consent is given).
- To analyze website performance and user engagement.
- To respond to inquiries and comments.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
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: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that process personal data, including:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
- Email Marketing Services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit): For managing newsletters.
- Social Media Plugins: For engagement and sharing features.
These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they process your data.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
12. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://empireofrecipes.com