Effective Date: 21/03/2025 GDPR
Hello, foodies and friends! I’m Clara Chef, the passionate home cook behind HappierRecipes, and I want to reassure you that we take your privacy seriously. We strive to respect your personal information and comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Introduction
GDPR is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union. Even if you’re not located in the EU, we’re committed to upholding best practices in protecting your personal information.
2. What Information We Collect
When you visit HappierRecipes, we may collect the following types of information:
- Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or fill out our contact form.
- Name or Username: Some visitors choose to provide their name or username when leaving a comment or using our contact form.
- Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, and cookie information for basic functionality, analytics, and security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us deliver an enjoyable, personalized experience at HappierRecipes. Here’s how:
- Email Subscriptions: If you sign up to receive our updates, we’ll send new recipes, cooking tips, and inspiration straight to your inbox.
- Comments & Community: We love hearing from you! Comments help foster a supportive and engaging cooking community.
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior (e.g., which recipes are most popular) helps us improve content and tailor new recipes to your interests.
4. Sharing Your Information
We value your trust, and we do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share limited information with third-party service providers who perform tasks on our behalf (e.g., our newsletter service, website analytics tools). These providers are also obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.
5. Cookies and Tracking
HappierRecipes uses cookies to enhance user experience and keep track of your preferences. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help:
- Remember your preferences (like your chosen language or previously visited pages).
- Provide anonymous, aggregated data for site analytics.
You can disable cookies or manage how your device handles them through your browser settings, although some site features may not function optimally without cookies.
6. How We Store and Protect Data
We implement security measures (such as encryption and access controls) to keep your personal information safe. Access to user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their duties, such as our support or technical teams.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal information under specific circumstances.
- Restriction: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data if you believe it’s inaccurate or unlawfully held.
- Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization in a commonly used format.
- Objection: You can object to certain types of data processing, like direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only retain your personal data for as long as it’s necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may occasionally contain links to third-party websites (e.g., ingredient suppliers, cooking tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this GDPR notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we make significant updates, we’ll notify you via our website or email newsletter.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this GDPR statement, don’t hesitate to contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
We’re passionate about sharing joyful recipes and protecting your privacy. Thanks for being a part of our community here at HappierRecipes—we’re glad you’re cooking alongside us! Feel free to reach out anytime with questions about data protection, recipe ideas, or just to say hello.
Happy Cooking,
Clara Chef
