GDPR Terms

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 20/10/2024

This GDPR Privacy Notice explains how AbsoluteRecipes (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, processes, and protects your personal data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is a regulation in the European Union (EU) law that focuses on data protection and privacy. This notice applies to all users, including individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), who use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with AbsoluteRecipes:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other identifiers.
  • Contact Information: Email, phone numbers, and social media handles.
  • Internet or Electronic Network Activity: IP addresses, browsing behavior, device information, and other usage data.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to gather information on how users interact with our site.
  • Transaction Data: Information about the products or services you purchase, including your interaction with our website for purchasing or subscribing to services.
  • Demographic Data: Age, location, and preferences when provided.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

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

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or engage with our services, you provide your explicit consent for us to collect and process your personal data.
  • Contractual Necessity: When you engage with us for services or products (e.g., purchasing or downloading a recipe), we process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process your data to improve the services we provide and to personalize your experience on AbsoluteRecipes.
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax and accounting obligations.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our website and services.
  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and responding to your inquiries.
  • To process transactions, purchases, or services that you request.
  • To personalize your experience based on your preferences and usage.
  • To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations, including tax and accounting purposes.

4. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with the following third parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who provide services that help us operate the website, such as email marketing platforms, hosting services, and analytics tools.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

We ensure that any third-party recipients of your data adhere to data protection standards consistent with the GDPR.

5. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a user of AbsoluteRecipes, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another data controller.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by the GDPR (usually one month).

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with the GDPR, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us personalize content, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to fully use all features of the website.

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Security of Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

10. Updates to This GDPR Privacy Notice

We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or other operational requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Please review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this GDPR Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

AbsoluteRecipes
Email: [email protected]