Effective Date: 25/11/2024
LetsDoRecipes is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, letsdorecipes.com.
By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this GDPR Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Data Controller Information
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
LetsDoRecipes
📧 Email: [email protected]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data to improve user experience and ensure site functionality. The types of data we collect include:
2.1 Personal Data Provided by You
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us).
- Information submitted via contact forms or comments.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type & Version
- Operating System
- Time and Date of Access
- Pages Visited & Time Spent on Our Site
We use this data to analyze site performance, prevent fraud, and enhance security.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Sending newsletters & updates | User consent |
| Responding to user inquiries | Performance of a contract |
| Improving website experience | Legitimate interest |
| Advertising & marketing | User consent |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal requirement |
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
✅ To personalize and improve our website experience.
✅ To communicate with you, including sending newsletters.
✅ To analyze traffic and trends using tools like Google Analytics.
✅ To ensure security and prevent fraud.
✅ To display relevant Google AdSense advertisements.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Services
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve personalized ads based on browsing history.
5.1 How Google Uses Cookies
- Google and third-party advertisers collect user data to display interest-based ads.
- Cookies help Google serve relevant ads tailored to user preferences.
5.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can disable personalized ads via:
- Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience.
- Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies – Help us understand user behavior (via Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies – Enable Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.
🔹 You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
📥 Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we store.
📝 Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
🗑️ Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data.
📌 Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
📤 Right to Data Portability – Request a transfer of your data.
🚫 Right to Object – Object to direct marketing and certain types of processing.
❌ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter Subscriptions | Until user unsubscribes |
| Contact Form Submissions | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics Data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Data Security Measures
We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:
🔒 SSL encryption for secure browsing.
📁 Restricted access to user data.
🛡️ Regular security updates and monitoring.
However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, contact us immediately at [email protected].
10. International Data Transfers
Our website may be hosted outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred internationally, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards, including:
✅ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers.
✅ Data protection agreements with third-party services.
✅ Encryption and anonymization where necessary.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.
12. Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
For any GDPR-related inquiries, contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: letsdorecipes.com
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).