Effective Date: November 5, 2024
At Eat Quick Recipes (accessible at EatQuickRecipes.com), we are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with global data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU and UK users, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and similar privacy laws worldwide.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: This includes when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or contact us directly. Information collected may include your name, email address, IP address, and other contact details.
- Automatically through Your Use of the Site: This includes information such as cookies, browser type, device type, location data, and your interaction history on our website.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland, our legal basis for processing personal data depends on the information in question and the context in which we collect it. We process personal data only when:
- You have provided consent.
- Data is needed to fulfill a contract.
- Processing is in our legitimate interest and does not override your rights.
- We have a legal obligation to process the data.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- To send newsletters and updates with your explicit consent.
- To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to regulatory requests.
- For security, fraud prevention, and other safety purposes.
- To customize and enhance your experience with personalized content and advertising.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Note that disabling cookies may impact certain features on our site.
For more information on how we use cookies and how to manage them, please see our [Cookie Policy].
5. Data Transfers (International Compliance)
When we transfer personal data outside of your home country, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or ensure that the destination has an adequate level of data protection as recognized by applicable regulations.
6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
- Access: The right to access the personal data we have about you.
- Correction: The right to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
- Objection/Restriction: The right to object to or request a restriction on processing.
- Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Residents of California may have additional rights under the CCPA, including:
- Opting out of the sale of personal data.
- Knowing what data we collect, use, and share.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, to gather information about your use of our website. Google Analytics helps us understand website traffic and user behavior, while Google AdSense delivers tailored ads. These providers have their own privacy policies detailing their data handling practices. You can opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and adjust ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings. While we take reasonable steps to ensure these providers comply with data protection laws, we are not responsible for their data handling practices.
8. Data Security
We are committed to safeguarding your data with appropriate technical and organizational measures. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any updates. Continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]