GDPR Privacy Policy for Recipesleaf

This Privacy Policy outlines how Recipesleaf, a food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary content, collects, uses, and protects personal data of its users. Recipesleaf is committed to ensuring that your privacy is safeguarded and that your personal information is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

At Recipesleaf, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy provides information on how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting comments.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and access times.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content.

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: We will process your personal data when you provide your explicit consent, such as when subscribing to our newsletter.
• Performance of a Contract: We may process your data to fulfill our obligations arising out of any agreements you enter into with us.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for purposes that are in our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights.

Recipesleaf uses the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• To communicate with you, including responding to your comments, inquiries, and providing customer support.
• To send you newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.
• To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• To service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and prevent fraud.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, where we will ensure that the new entity respects your privacy rights.

We will 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 policies.

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The 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.

While Recipesleaf strives to provide accurate and safe cooking content, users should be aware of certain risks:

• Allergies: Recipes may contain allergens. Users must verify ingredient lists and consult with healthcare professionals regarding food allergies.
• Cooking Safety: Users should follow appropriate safety measures when preparing food, including proper cooking times and temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Dietary Restrictions: Recipesleaf does not guarantee that any recipe is suitable for specific dietary needs; users should exercise caution and seek professional advice when necessary.

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Recipesleaf reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: recipesleaf@outlook.com

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts.