At 96 Recipes, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website 96recipes.com.
1. Who We Are
96 Recipes is a food blog dedicated to sharing easy and delicious recipes with food enthusiasts. The website is owned and operated by Clara. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
2. Personal Data We Collect
When you visit or interact with 96 Recipes, we may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identifiable Information: This includes your name, email address, and other details you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through our contact form, or engage with us through email.
- Technical Data: This may include information about your device, IP address, browser type, operating system, and location data, which is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use and interact with our website, including the pages you visit, links you click, and your browsing activities on the site.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide services: We use your email address to send you updates, newsletters, and other communications that you have requested or consented to receive.
- To improve user experience: We analyze your usage data to improve the functionality and content of the website and to enhance your browsing experience.
- To respond to inquiries: If you contact us directly through our contact form or email, we use your information to respond to your queries or provide support.
- For marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional materials or newsletters about new recipes, blog posts, or special offers.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your personal information (such as subscribing to our newsletter), you are giving us consent to use your data for the purposes outlined above.
- Contractual Necessity: We may process your data to fulfill a contract or service you have requested from us, such as responding to your inquiries.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and offering a better user experience, as long as these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure its security. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Retention of Your Data
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter or withdraw consent for us to process your data, we will promptly delete or anonymize your data.
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: If you believe the data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
96 Recipes uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of the website, analyze user behavior, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner when you visit our site.
For more detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party services to help us provide our website and services, such as email marketing platforms, website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and hosting providers. These third parties may have access to your personal data to perform specific functions but are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
For example:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze how visitors use our website. Google may collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, and device information. You can learn more about how Google handles data in their privacy policy.
- Mailchimp: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use Mailchimp to send out communications. Mailchimp processes your data based on their privacy policy, which you can view here.
10. International Transfers of Data
As part of our data processing activities, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as using standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.
11. Children’s Privacy
96 Recipes does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us at [email protected].
12. Changes to This GDPR Privacy Notice
We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent revision will be indicated below.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 12/08/2023