Effective Date: 05/24/2025
Website: recipesbystep.com
Contact: [email protected]
1. Introduction
At Recipes By Step, accessible at https://www.recipesbystep.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Who We Are
We are a food and cooking blog offering step-by-step recipes, culinary guides, and kitchen tips. Our primary goal is to inspire and assist home cooks. For any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at [email protected].
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Contact Data: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or reach out via contact forms.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times via cookies and analytics tools.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (e.g., page visits, time spent, and clicked recipes).
- Profile Data (if applicable): Any personal preferences you submit, including dietary preferences or saved recipes.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following GDPR legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., newsletter signup).
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics and improving website performance.
- Legal Obligation: When required to retain records for legal compliance.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for:
- Sending newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent).
- Improving website content and user experience.
- Responding to your inquiries.
- Monitoring site performance and preventing abuse or fraud.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to:
- Understand website usage patterns.
- Improve content and layout.
- Provide a personalized browsing experience.
You can modify cookie settings through your browser or reject cookies via our cookie banner.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., email marketing services, website hosting providers) are contractually bound to protect your information.
- Authorities when legally obligated to do so.
All third parties are GDPR-compliant or located in jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided or by contacting us.
9. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct or update inaccurate data.
- Request the deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to or restrict data processing.
- Request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures (SSL encryption, secure data storage, access controls) to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to other cooking blogs or third-party resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or email if you are subscribed. We encourage regular review of this page.
