GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

At Recipes Laboratory, accessible from https://recipeslaboratory.com/, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines your rights under GDPR and how we manage your personal data.

  1. What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law enacted by the European Union (EU) to give individuals greater control over their personal data. It applies to businesses and websites that process the personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the business is located.

  1. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other details provided when signing up for newsletters or contacting us.

  • Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other non-personal information collected through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Transaction Data: Information related to purchases or services you engage with on our website (if applicable).

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Delivering services and content tailored to your preferences.

  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.

  • Sending marketing emails or newsletters (only with your explicit consent).

  • Analyzing website performance and improving our services.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

  1. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational requirements.

  • Restriction: Request restrictions on how we process your data in specific circumstances.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format or request its transfer to another data controller.

  • Objection: Object to processing your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

  1. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at: [email protected].

We aim to respond to all requests within one month. Additional time may be required in some cases, and we will notify you if this is necessary.

  1. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted communications, secure servers, and regular system updates.

  1. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For marketing communications and newsletter sign-ups.

  • Contract: When necessary to perform a contract with you.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve website performance and ensure security.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

  1. Third-Party Processors

We may share your data with trusted third-party processors to perform essential functions, such as:

  • Payment processing

  • Email marketing

  • Analytics and website performance tracking

These processors are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for agreed purposes.

  1. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures, to protect your rights.

  1. Cookies and Consent

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Policy.

  1. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance page periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our GDPR practices or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected].