Effective Date: April 16, 2025
At FriendlyTastes.com, we care deeply about your privacy. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, process, and store your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
If you have any questions, we’re just an email away at hello@friendlytastes.com.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: FriendlyTastes.com
📧 Email: hello@friendlytastes.com
2. What We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Contact Information: Like your name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us).
- Usage Data: Includes IP address, browser type, visited pages, and timestamps.
- Cookies: Small data files that help us personalize your experience (see our Cookie Policy for more).
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We only use your personal data when we have a valid reason to do so. This includes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To respond to your messages or questions
- To send you recipes, updates, or other content you’ve opted into
- To analyze and improve how our website works
- To comply with legal requirements
- To prevent misuse or fraud
4. Legal Grounds for Processing
We may process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You’ve agreed to receive communications or provide information
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a request or agreement with you
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our site and services
- Legal Obligation: When we’re required to do so by law
5. How We Keep Your Data Safe
Your data is stored securely on trusted servers and only accessed by authorized individuals. We use industry-standard safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
6. How Long We Keep It
We only hold onto your data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes listed above—or as required by law. After that, we delete or anonymize it safely.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we have about you
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict how we process your data
- Object to certain uses of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribe from emails)
Just email us at hello@friendlytastes.com if you want to exercise any of these rights.
8. Sharing Your Data
We don’t sell or rent your information. We may share it with:
- Trusted Service Providers: Who help us run the website or send out emails, under strict confidentiality and GDPR-compliant terms.
- Legal Authorities: Only when required to comply with the law.
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure proper safeguards are in place.
9. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how you use our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more info, visit our Cookie Policy.
10. In Case of a Data Breach
If a serious data breach occurs that affects your rights, we’ll notify you and the relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
11. Marketing Emails
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you content we think you’ll love. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by emailing us directly.
12. External Links
Our site may link to other websites. We can’t control their content or privacy practices, so we recommend checking their policies before sharing personal information.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this GDPR Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out:
📧 Email: hello@friendlytastes.com
🌐 Contact Page: www.friendlytastes.com/contact
