Last Updated: February 23, 2025
At CathyRecipes.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable privacy laws.
By using CathyRecipes.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, please discontinue the use of our Website.
1. Who We Are
Website Name: CathyRecipes.com
Website URL: www.cathyrecipes.com
Email: [email protected]
Data Controller: CathyRecipes.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”)
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or your data protection rights, please contact us at [email protected].
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to improve our services, ensure website functionality, and provide a personalized user experience. The types of personal data we collect include:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
- User Content: Comments, feedback, or messages sent to us.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, log files, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect data about your interactions with our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
- Device type and operating system
For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].
c) Data from Third Parties
- If you engage with our Website through social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest), we may collect public information linked to your account based on your privacy settings.
- We may also receive affiliate tracking data when you click on an affiliate link.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or accept cookies.
- Legitimate Interest – To analyze website performance, prevent fraud, and improve user experience.
- Legal Obligation – If required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
✅ To personalize and improve user experience
✅ To send newsletters, promotions, and updates (only if you opt-in)
✅ To respond to inquiries and customer service requests
✅ To analyze website performance and trends
✅ To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers & Partners – Third-party tools that help us manage the Website, such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), and ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense).
- Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect our rights.
- Affiliate Partners – If you click on an affiliate link, the third-party may track your visit and purchase for commission purposes.
All third-party providers comply with GDPR and data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.
- Newsletter Subscribers – Until you unsubscribe.
- Comments & Inquiries – Until they are no longer relevant.
- Analytics Data – Typically retained for up to 26 months.
After this period, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
✔ Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
✔ Right to Restriction – Limit the processing of your data.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service.
✔ Right to Object – Object to data processing, such as marketing emails.
✔ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw any consent you previously gave.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and serve personalized ads.
You can:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, read our [Cookie Policy].
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is accessible worldwide, and some data may be stored or processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Ensuring service providers comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection laws.
10. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
🔒 Secure hosting and encryption technologies
🔒 Limited access to personal data
🔒 Regular security audits
However, no data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., affiliate partners, external recipes, or resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their Privacy Policies before sharing your data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete the information.
13. Changes to This GDPR Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of CathyRecipes.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Notice or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.cathyrecipes.com
If you believe we have not addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with your country’s Data Protection Authority (DPA).