Effective Date: June 23, 2025
At SimpleRecipesNow.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by SimpleRecipesNow, a food blog sharing recipes and cooking tips.
Contact email: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect:
a. Information you provide:
- Name and email (e.g., when you sign up for the newsletter or leave a comment)
b. Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, time spent on site
- Data from cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data only when we have a legal basis under GDPR:
- Consent (e.g., subscribing to emails or accepting cookies)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., analyzing site traffic)
- Legal obligation (when required by law)
You can withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Data
- To send newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- To respond to your messages or comments
- To improve the performance and content of the website
- To comply with legal requirements
5. Cookies
We use cookies to analyze traffic and personalize your experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (such as email and analytics tools), who are GDPR-compliant and under contract.
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise your rights, email us at: [email protected]
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we work with third-party providers outside the EU (like in the US), we ensure they have proper safeguards in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Security
We take reasonable steps to secure your data (e.g., SSL encryption), but no method is completely secure.
11. Links to Other Websites
We may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date listed at the top.
13. Questions or Complaints?
Email us at: [email protected]
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.