GDPR Privacy Policy for Recipespirit

Introduction

Welcome to Recipespirit, your ultimate destination for delicious recipes and cooking inspiration. At Recipespirit, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, including but not limited to user interactions, recipe submissions, comments, and newsletter signups. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. The categories of personal data we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a comment.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
• Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To notify you about changes to our website or services.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so.
• To provide customer support.
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website.
• To monitor the usage of our website.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To send you newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We will process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

• Consent: You have given us permission to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: We are required to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: We process personal data to pursue our legitimate interests, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase 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 under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

Food Blog Risks

As a food blog, we acknowledge that cooking and food consumption carry inherent risks. We recommend the following precautions:

• Allergies: Always check ingredient lists for allergens and consult with a physician regarding food allergies.
• Cooking Safety: Always handle food safely and cook food to the recommended temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Proper Storage: Store food properly to avoid spoilage and contamination.

Recipespirit cannot be held liable for any adverse effects resulting from following our recipes or using our website.

Liability Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on Recipespirit for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: recipespirit@outlook.com