GDPR

Effective Date: August 27th, 2024

Introduction

At Recipe Flavours (https://recipeflavours.com), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and customers. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Data Controller and Data Processor

1.1 Data Controller:
Recipe Flavours, located at 99 10th St, Greenfield, CA, United States, California, is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.

1.2 Data Processor:
We may use third-party service providers to process your personal data on our behalf. These third-party providers act as data processors and are required to comply with GDPR when handling your data.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we are required to have a legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal grounds:

2.1 Consent:
We may process your personal data if you have given us explicit consent to do so, for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter.

2.2 Contractual Obligations:
We may process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as delivering products or services you have requested.

2.3 Legal Obligations:
We may process your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as tax laws and regulatory requirements.

2.4 Legitimate Interests:
We may process your personal data to pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and marketing activities, provided that your rights do not override these interests.

3. Data Collection and Use

3.1 Personal Data:
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Payment information (if applicable)

3.2 Automatically Collected Data:
We may also collect data automatically when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral URLs
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time and date of your visit

3.3 Special Categories of Data:
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, religion, race) unless you voluntarily provide it. If we process such data, we will seek your explicit consent.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. These include:

4.1 Right to Access:
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 Right to Rectification:
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

4.3 Right to Erasure:
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

4.4 Right to Restrict Processing:
You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in specific situations.

4.5 Right to Data Portability:
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to request the transfer of your data to another data controller.

4.6 Right to Object:
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.

4.7 Right to Withdraw Consent:
You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.

4.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that your rights under the GDPR have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After that period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5.1 Retention Periods:

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Order Information: Retained for tax and accounting purposes for a period of [insert number] years.
  • Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes for a period of [insert number] months, after which it will be anonymized or deleted.

6. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal data and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption to protect your data during transmission.
  • Access Controls: We limit access to your personal data to authorized personnel only.
  • Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices to address new threats.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Recipe Flavours is based in the United States, and your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States or other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR requirements and that your data is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules.

8. Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

8.1 Service Providers:
We use third-party service providers to assist us with operating our website, processing payments, sending communications, and analyzing data. These providers are required to process your data in compliance with GDPR and only as instructed by us.

8.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders or government requests.

8.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your data may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of any such transfer and provide you with the opportunity to opt-out if applicable.

9. Children’s Data

Recipe Flavours does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that data. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10.1 Cookie Categories:

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited. This helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences or the region you are in, to provide enhanced, more personalized features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us and third-party advertisers to display more relevant ads. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

10.2 Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.

11. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to promptly address the situation. If your personal data is involved in a breach, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR. We will also take immediate steps to mitigate the impact of the breach and prevent future occurrences.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

13. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Compliance Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 99 10th St, Greenfield, CA, United States, California
  • Phone: +1 848-236-9274

We are committed to addressing any GDPR-related concerns and will respond to your inquiries promptly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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