GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

At SoftlyRecipes, accessible at https://www.softlyrecipes.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines 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 data in accordance with GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679). For any questions or concerns, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. Data Collection and Purpose

Personal Data Collected:
We collect the following data:

  • Contact Information: such as email addresses for newsletter subscriptions or account creation.
  • 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 improve user experience.
  • Send newsletters or promotional content (only with your consent).
  • Analyze website traffic and usage for optimization.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) – for newsletter sign-ups and marketing emails.
  • Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) – when processing data for account management.
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – for website functionality and analytics to improve our services.

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

SoftlyRecipes does not share your personal data with third parties unless legally required. In cases of data transfer outside the EU, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For instance, data related to newsletter subscriptions is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Request the restriction of processing in specific situations.
  • 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 personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this 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, please reach out to [email protected].