GDPR - hlrecipes.com

Effective Date: 12/02/2024

Welcome to HLRecipes.com! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.

1. Data Controller Information

HLRecipes.com operates as the data controller for your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Account Information: Name, email address, and password (if you register an account).
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns.
Preferences and Interests: Data you provide about dietary preferences, saved recipes, and search history.
Contact Details: Information you share through forms, such as inquiries or feedback submissions.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

Personalize your experience and suggest recipes tailored to your preferences.
Provide and maintain our services.
Respond to inquiries and feedback.
Analyze usage to improve website performance.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data under one of the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you give us permission to process your data (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you have requested.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and enhance user experience.
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction: Limit processing of your data under certain conditions.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

Service providers who assist in website operations (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
Legal authorities, if required by law.

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page periodically for updates.