GDPR Compliance Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2025

PrestoRecipes GDPR Compliance Policy

At PrestoRecipes, we are dedicated to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in strict adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data while ensuring transparency and control over your personal information.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on PrestoRecipes is:

📧 Email: [email protected]

As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

2. Personal Data We Collect

PrestoRecipes collects and processes the following categories of personal data to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Contact Information

  • Name
  • Email address

2.2 Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (if applicable)

2.3 Transaction Data

  • Purchase details (when transactions are made through affiliate links)
  • Date and time of purchase
  • Amount spent
  • Affiliate partner involved

3. How We Use Your Data

PrestoRecipes processes your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our services by enhancing website functionality and user experience.
  • Communicate updates, promotions, and respond to inquiries when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Analyze website performance and user behavior to optimize our content and services.

We strictly do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

PrestoRecipes processes your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to receive our newsletters, marketing emails, or agree to cookie tracking.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and ensure security.
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, including:

5.1 Service Providers

  • Website hosting and management (e.g., cloud storage services)
  • Email and newsletter services
  • Analytics and performance tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

5.2 Affiliate Partners

When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, certain transaction details may be shared with our affiliate partners to track commissions and verify purchases.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or marketing agencies.

6. GDPR Compliance Policy : Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data stored by PrestoRecipes.
  • Right to Correction – Request updates or corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restriction – Limit how your data is processed in specific circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability – Obtain your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Opt out of marketing emails or data collection at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

PrestoRecipes retains your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Usage data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytical purposes.
  • Transaction data: Retained as required by tax and legal regulations.

Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

PrestoRecipes uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and serve relevant content.

For detailed information on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please review our [Cookie Policy].

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure servers and access control
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

Despite our best efforts, no online service can be 100% secure. If we experience a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by GDPR Compliance Policy.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or our data practices.

  • If significant updates occur, we will notify users via email or website notification.
  • Continued use of PrestoRecipes after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this GDPR Compliance Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

By using PrestoRecipes, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this GDPR Compliance Policy.