At SoftlyRecipes, accessible at https://softlyrecipes.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.
1. Data Controller
SoftlyRecipes (the “Controller”) is responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).
Contact: [email protected]
2. Data Collection and Purpose
Personal Data We Collect:
- Contact Information: Such as email addresses provided for newsletter subscriptions or account registration.
- Technical Data: Including IP addresses, device information, and browsing patterns (collected via cookies) for performance analysis and website improvement.
Purpose of Processing:
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our website.
- Personalize and enhance your user experience.
- Send newsletters or promotional content (only when you have given your consent).
- Analyze website traffic and usage to optimize our services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): For newsletter sign-ups and marketing emails.
- Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): For managing your account and delivering our services.
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): For ensuring website functionality and performing analytics to improve our services.
4. Data Sharing and Transfers
SoftlyRecipes does not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law. When transferring data outside the EU, we implement adequate safeguards—such as Standard Contractual Clauses—to ensure your data is protected in compliance with GDPR.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze user behavior for website improvement.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.
6. 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. For example, data associated with newsletter subscriptions is kept until you unsubscribe.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: Request limitations on how your data is processed.
- Objection: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Effective Date: 01/08/2024
Contact Us: If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].