GDPR Compliance Statement for Wowie Recipes
Effective Date: 31/10/2024
Wowie Recipes is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a European Union regulation aimed at protecting the personal data and privacy of individuals. This statement outlines how Wowie Recipes collects, processes, and secures your data in alignment with GDPR standards.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data on Wowie Recipes is:
Wowie Recipes
Email: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
We collect and process your data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner. The types of personal data we collect include:
- Contact Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect data such as your name and email address.
- Usage Data: Automatically collected data includes your IP address, browser type, device type, and interactions with our website (e.g., pages visited and time spent).
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter or providing information voluntarily, you consent to our processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
- Legitimate Interests: We process your data to improve our site, respond to your inquiries, and provide you with relevant content.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
The purposes for which we collect and process your data include:
- Providing relevant content and information
- Analyzing website traffic and improving user experience
- Responding to your inquiries
- Sending newsletters if you have subscribed (you can opt-out anytime)
5. Data Retention
Wowie Recipes retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this GDPR statement or as required by law. Upon expiration of this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have several rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under specific circumstances.
- Right to Restriction: Restrict processing of your data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
7. Data Security
Wowie Recipes takes data security seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website can be entirely secure, and we encourage you to be mindful when sharing personal information online.
8. International Data Transfers
As a digital platform, Wowie Recipes may store and process your data in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in compliance with GDPR requirements.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to our GDPR compliance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
10. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority in your country or within the EU.
Thank you for trusting Wowie Recipes. We are dedicated to maintaining your privacy and complying with GDPR regulations to ensure your data is protected.