GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/11/2024

1. Introduction

At Nourishous Recipes, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Nourishous Recipes acts as the data controller for the personal data collected on our website. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@nourishousrecipes.com

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, creating an account, or contacting us.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and serve personalized content.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract or provide a requested service.
Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, analyzing usage patterns, and protecting our website.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our website and services.
To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (only with your explicit consent).
To analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and comply with legal obligations.
Advertising Partners: Partners like Google AdSense to display relevant ads, based on your consent.

As a user located in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@nourishousrecipes.com. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and serve personalized ads. For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Users in the EEA may manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings or opt-out of personalized advertising via:

Google Ads Settings (Google Ads Settings)
Your Online Choices (Your Online Choices)

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be entirely secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms, to protect your data.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: contact@nourishousrecipes.com