Compliance Statement

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

At My Cozy Recipes, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR Compliance Statement outlines how we process, store, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

My Cozy Recipes is a food blog dedicated to sharing recipes and culinary inspiration. Our website (www.mycozyrecipes.com) is operated by [Your Name or Entity]. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

a. Personal Data

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Your email address when contacting us via email.

b. Non-Personal Data

We automatically collect data through cookies and other tracking technologies, including:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and device information.
  • Data about how you use our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website.
  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
  • To send newsletters and promotional materials, with your explicit consent.
  • To improve website functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

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

  • Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, you give us permission to use your data.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze and improve our website’s performance and ensure its security.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a user located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations.
  • Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

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

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
  • Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting providers or email marketing platforms. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and comply with GDPR.

We may also disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms approved under GDPR.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Compliance Statement or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]

We are committed to ensuring your privacy and will address your concerns promptly.

Thank you for trusting My Cozy Recipes. We value your privacy and strive to comply fully with GDPR requirements.