Effective Date: September 9, 2025
At RecipesByEllie.com, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the personal data of all our visitors, including those from the European Union (EU). This notice explains how we handle your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when leaving comments, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring websites, and other analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal data (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, serve relevant content, and display personalized advertisements.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
3. Use of Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide you with relevant content and updates.
- Respond to comments, questions, and inquiries.
- Personalize your experience on our website.
- Serve advertisements via third-party partners like Google AdSense.
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers that assist in website operation and analytics.
- Third-party advertising partners (like Google AdSense) for personalized ads.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking
RecipesByEllie.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and deliver targeted advertising.
- Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
- For more information on cookie use and opt-outs, visit Cookie Settings.
6. Your GDPR Rights
If you are in the EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your personal data is used.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or analytics.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at recipesbyellie@gmail.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. While we strive to safeguard your information, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Updates to This GDPR Notice
We may update this GDPR notice periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about GDPR compliance or your data, contact:
Email: recipesbyellie@gmail.com
Website: https://recipesbyellie.com