๐ GDPR Privacy Notice
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
This GDPR Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are a visitor from the European Union (EU).
1. โ What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and store personal data, such as:
- Name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)
- IP address and browser information (via cookies)
- Any information voluntarily submitted through forms or comments
2. ๐ Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We collect your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt in to receive newsletters or use contact forms.
- Legitimate Interest: To analyze website traffic and improve content.
- Contract: If you request something that requires us to respond.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
3. ๐ฌ How We Use Your Data
We may use your data to:
- Send email updates and newsletters
- Respond to contact form messages
- Improve website performance
- Display relevant ads and affiliate links
We never sell or rent your personal data.
4. ๐ Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with third-party services that help us operate this website, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Google Analytics (anonymized tracking)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Pinterest)
- WPForms or contact form plugins
These services are GDPR-compliant and have their own privacy policies.
5. ๐ Your Data Rights (EU Users)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
To make a request, please contact us at: [email protected]
Weโll respond within 30 days.
6. ๐ช Cookies & Tracking
This site uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
A cookie consent banner appears for all EU visitors, in accordance with GDPR regulations.
7. ๐ How We Protect Your Data
We use security measures (such as HTTPS and firewall protection) to safeguard your data. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
8. ๐ฉ Contact Us
If you have questions about this GDPR notice, or wish to exercise your data rights, contact:
Melissa Recipes
Email: [email protected]