GDPR Compliance Policy

Last Updated: 22/01/2025

At HavenOfRecipes.com, accessible at https://havenofrecipes.com, your privacy is our priority. As a platform dedicated to sharing recipes and culinary inspiration, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website.

1. What Data Do We Collect?

We collect personal data to provide a better experience and serve our community of cooking enthusiasts. This includes:

Data You Provide Voluntarily:
- Your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving a comment, or filling out our contact form.
- Any additional information you provide when sharing feedback or recipe suggestions.
Data Collected Automatically:
- Technical data, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system, which helps us optimize the website’s performance.
- Cookies and tracking information to personalize your experience (see our Cookies Policy for details).

2. Why Do We Collect Your Data?

We process your data to:

Send you newsletters, updates, and exclusive recipes you’ve opted in to receive.
Enhance your browsing experience by personalizing content and recommendations.
Monitor website performance and analyze visitor trends through tools like Google Analytics.
Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.

Your data is never used for purposes unrelated to the improvement of our platform and your experience.

At HavenOfRecipes.com, we value your trust and ensure that your data is handled responsibly. We only share data:

With service providers who help us maintain and improve the website (e.g., hosting platforms, analytics services).
When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

We never sell or trade your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

If you’re a resident of the European Union (EU), you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: If your data is incomplete or inaccurate, you can ask us to correct it.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restriction: You can limit how we use your data in specific circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can revoke your consent for us to process your data at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected]. We aim to respond promptly to all requests.

5. How Long Do We Retain Your Data?

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
Comply with legal requirements.

For example, your email address is retained only as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter.

6. How Do We Protect Your Data?

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Secure servers to store information.
Restricted access to data by authorized personnel only.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to provide you with a seamless browsing experience, including personalized recipe suggestions and enhanced site functionality. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For detailed information, visit our Cookies Policy.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in regulations or improvements to our website. Any updates will be posted here, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about how we handle your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting havenofrecipes.com with your personal data. We are committed to keeping your experience safe, enjoyable, and inspiring!