GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: 20/08/2024

At Recipes Mint, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page explains your rights and our practices regarding your personal data when you use our website https://recipesmint.com (the “Site”).

1. Data Controller

Recipes Mint acts as the “Data Controller” for the personal data you provide to us. If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Such as your email address, if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use the Site, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better user experience and analyze Site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide our services: Including updates and newsletters if you’ve subscribed.
  • To improve our Site: By understanding how visitors interact with the Site and improving its content.
  • To comply with legal obligations: For example, maintaining records as required by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

  • Consent: We collect and process your personal data with your consent, for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process certain data to improve and maintain our Site, as it is in our legitimate interest to provide a high-quality service.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this GDPR Compliance page or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may ask for verification of your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure your data’s security.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except in limited circumstances such as:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site and are subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law or in response to a legal request.

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy](link to your privacy policy page).

9. Complaints

If you believe we have not complied with your data protection rights, you may lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country or with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are in the UK.

10. Updates to This GDPR Compliance Page

We may update this GDPR Compliance page as needed to comply with regulations or reflect changes in our practices. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

For any questions about this GDPR Compliance page or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]