GDPR Policy

Effective Date: December 20, 2024

Introduction

At SimplyCooking, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

SimplyCooking is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Information: Name, username, and similar identifiers.

  • Contact Information: Email address and any information you provide through contact forms.

  • Usage Information: Details about how you use our website and interact with blog posts.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other technical data collected through cookies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide consent for us to process your personal data.

  • Legitimate Interests: When necessary for our business interests, provided your rights are not overridden.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, improve, and personalize content on SimplyCooking.

  • To respond to your inquiries and comments.

  • To ensure website functionality and security.

  • To analyze website traffic and user engagement.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: To help us manage and improve our website.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@simplycooking.org.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

9. Cookies

SimplyCooking uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.

11. Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Policy, please contact us at: