Introduction
At Sparkling Recipes (“we,” “our,” “us”), accessible from https://sparklingrecipes.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
Sparkling Recipes acts as the data controller of your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Technical Data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Device information
- Usage Data:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our site
- Interaction data
- Marketing Preferences:
- Newsletter sign-ups
- Consent preferences
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services:
- Deliver recipes and content
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- To Improve Our Website:
- Analyze usage trends
- Enhance user experience
- Marketing and Communication:
- Send newsletters and promotional emails (only with your consent)
- Notify you of updates
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the services you have requested.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and communicate relevant updates to users.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required by law.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:
- Service Providers:
- Hosting and IT services
- Email marketing platforms
- Legal Authorities:
- When required by law
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the data type and purpose of processing. For instance, contact information for newsletter subscribers will be retained until you unsubscribe, while technical and usage data may be retained for shorter periods to ensure site optimization and analytics.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Restrict processing under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all requests within one month.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior, allowing us to improve our content and offerings. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Performance Cookies: Analyze site usage to improve functionality.
- Marketing Cookies: Track user interactions to deliver relevant advertisements.
For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. Despite our best efforts, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated to you via email or website notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Sparkling Recipes with your personal data. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.