GDPR Compliance

Effective Date: October 10, 2024

At Smily Recipes, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Compliance page outlines how we collect, use, and store your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

1. Data Controller

Smily Recipes acts as the “Data Controller” for the personal data you provide through our website. This means we determine the purposes and methods of processing your personal data.

Data Controller Contact Information:

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name and Email Address: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
  • IP Address and Browsing Data: Collected through cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
  • User-Generated Content: Such as comments or reviews submitted to our blog.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We collect and process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your personal data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, customer service, and improving our content.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your data for the following purposes:

  • Communications: To send newsletters, respond to inquiries, or provide updates.
  • Improving Services: To analyze website performance, monitor usage, and enhance user experience.
  • Personalization: To offer relevant content based on your interactions with the site.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data when it’s no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how your data is processed.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your data, we will securely delete it within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

8. Sharing of Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services, as long as they agree to comply with GDPR standards.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of Cozy Recipe Corner, our users, or others.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We take necessary steps to ensure that your data is processed securely and in accordance with GDPR standards.

11. Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Compliance page or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://smilyrecipes.com

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to our GDPR Compliance policies.