Effective Date: 23/10/2024
At SimitaRecipes.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance 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, as well as your rights under the GDPR.
1. Data Controller Information
The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
SimitaRecipes.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.simitarecipes.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
2.1. Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Leave comments on recipes or blog posts.
- Contact us via our contact form.
This data may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2. Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect certain data when you visit our website, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited and time spent on the website.
- Device information (e.g., desktop, mobile).
This information helps us improve our website’s functionality and performance.
2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as required by the GDPR:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide contact information voluntarily.
- Contractual Obligation: When necessary to provide services or respond to your requests.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, analyze performance, and ensure security.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the website.
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent).
- To analyze website performance and user behavior.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with the following parties under specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics) to help us deliver and improve our services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale, personal data may be transferred to new owners.
All third parties are required to process your data in accordance with GDPR standards and our instructions.
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
6.1. Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
6.2. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
6.3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., compliance with legal obligations).
6.4. Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.
6.5. Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6.6. Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
6.7. Right to Withdraw Consent
If you have provided consent for processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You use the website at your own risk.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access SimitaRecipes.com from outside the USA, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to these transfers.
We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements by using standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms, affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on SimitaRecipes.com. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: To track website performance and user behavior.
- Advertising Cookies: To display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
12. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights under the GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of SimitaRecipes.com after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.simitarecipes.com