GDPR Compliance

Effective Date: 01/09/2024

At Smarty Recipes, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data.

1. Data Controller

Smarty Recipes is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through our website at smartyrecipes.com.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze website traffic and improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates about new recipes and blog posts.
  • To respond to comments and inquiries.
  • To analyze website traffic and improve our content offerings.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as email marketing platforms.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

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

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

10. Changes to This GDPR Compliance Page

We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our GDPR compliance practices, please contact us at:

Thank you for trusting Smarty Recipes with your personal information! Make sure to insert the effective date and any other specific details relevant to your operations. Consulting with a legal professional is advisable to ensure full compliance with GDPR requirements.