GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

At Recipes and Chill (recipesandchill.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This section of our privacy policy explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and provides important information regarding your rights.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Comments: If you leave a comment on a recipe or article, we may collect your name, email address, and website URL.

Cookies: When you visit our website, we may collect data through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience.

Contact Forms: If you contact us via email or use our contact forms, you may provide your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information in the following ways:

  • To improve and personalize your experience on our website.
  • To respond to any inquiries or comments you leave on the site.
  • To analyze website usage and trends to enhance our content and user interface.

Your Rights under GDPR

As a user in the European Union (EU), you have certain rights under the GDPR concerning your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive 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 for certain purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Your Rights under CCPA

As a user in California, you have specific rights under the CCPA regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell personal data; however, we may share your data with third parties for other purposes, such as analytics or advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to request services or goods without being discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights under the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to collect information about your preferences and browsing behavior to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings or through the Cookie Notice & Compliance tool on our site.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via our website or through email.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our GDPR and CCPA privacy practices or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]