At Everyday Cooking Recipe, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This page outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect on May 25, 2018, and applies to all individuals within the European Union (EU).
What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation enacted by the European Union that aims to give individuals greater control over their personal data. It governs how businesses and websites handle, store, and protect the data of EU residents.
Who This Applies To
This GDPR policy applies to:
EU citizens visiting www.everydaycookingrecipe.com
Users who interact with our website by submitting personal data (e.g., name, email)
Even though we are not based in the EU, we recognize the importance of protecting user data worldwide and strive to meet global privacy standards.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Name and email address (via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
IP address and browser details (via cookies and analytics tools)
Any information voluntarily shared in comments or messages
How We Use Your Data
We collect and use your personal data to:
Provide you with relevant content, recipes, and updates
Respond to your comments, questions, or inquiries
Send newsletters and email updates (only if you have opted in)
Improve the performance and usability of our website
Ensure security and detect fraudulent activity
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your data. We rely on the following lawful bases:
Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
Legitimate Interest: We may use your data for analytics or site optimization that improves user experience.
Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user from the EU, you have the following rights:
Right to Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – You can ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing – You can request to limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability – You can request to receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object – You can object to the use of your data for direct marketing or profiling.
Right to Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at:
📧 [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Data Protection and Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. Measures we take include:
Secure servers and SSL encryption
Limiting access to your personal data
Regularly updating software and plugins
Using trusted third-party tools that also comply with GDPR
Third-Party Tools and Processors
We use trusted third-party services that may process your data on our behalf. These include:
Google Analytics (for tracking and analytics)
Mailchimp or similar (for email newsletters)
WordPress Plugins (e.g., comment systems, spam filters)
These third parties are responsible for their own GDPR compliance, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Cookie Usage
We use cookies and tracking technologies on our website. For more information, please read our full Cookies Policy.
Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date at the top of this page. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Compliance Statement or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.everydaycookingrecipe.com
