General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance
Effective Date: 11/18/2024
At Homely Tasty, we respect your privacy and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we process, store, and protect the personal data of users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).
1. Data Controller Information
The data controller for personal data collected through homelytasty.com is:
Homely Tasty
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our handling of your personal data, please contact us at the email above.
2. Types of Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name and email address (e.g., for newsletters or inquiries).
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time spent on the website, and pages visited (collected through cookies and analytics tools).
- Preferences: Data related to your choices (e.g., preferred recipes or dietary preferences).
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as subscribing to a newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a service you’ve requested.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website’s functionality, user experience, and security.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in).
- To analyze website usage and improve our content.
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics) who process data on our behalf.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal requests.
All third parties we work with are required to comply with GDPR and ensure the security of your data.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
a. Access and Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data or ask us to transfer it to another service provider.
b. Rectification
You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
c. Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
You can request that we delete your personal data, except when we need it to comply with legal obligations or legitimate interests.
d. Restriction of Processing
You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
e. Objection to Processing
You can object to the processing of your data for purposes such as direct marketing.
f. Withdrawal of Consent
If you have provided consent for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
g. Lodging a Complaint
If you believe we have violated your rights under GDPR, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EEA, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with GDPR using appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR compliance policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data and GDPR compliance, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Homely Tasty with your personal information. We are committed to upholding your privacy rights and providing a secure and enjoyable experience.