GDPR Privacy Policy

GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04/12/2024

At Hearty Recipes, accessible from www.hearty-recipes.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Hearty Recipes and how we use it.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of data:

a. Personal Identification Information

  • Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via email, we may collect your email address.
  • Name: If provided by you when you comment on a post, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us.
  • IP Address: When you visit our website, your IP address is automatically collected.

b. Non-personal Identification Information

  • We may collect non-personal information such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request.

c. Cookies

  • We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To improve our website functionality and content.
  • To send periodic emails regarding new recipes, updates, or promotions, if you have opted-in to receive them.
  • To respond to inquiries or comments via email.
  • To analyze website traffic and enhance user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: By providing your personal information, you consent to our processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform a contract (e.g., sending you requested content, or responding to your email inquiries).
  • Legitimate Interests: We may use your information for legitimate interests, such as improving the content of our website.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Third-Party Services

We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, email marketing tools, and hosting services, which may collect, process, or store your data. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to restrict how we process your personal data.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

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

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Transfers

If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside the EEA. By using our website and providing us with your personal data, you consent to these transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hearty-recipes.com