Last Updated: 19/01/2025
At SlowCookersRecipes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Policy explains the types of data we collect, how we process it, and your rights under GDPR.
1. Data Controller Information
The data controller for SlowCookersRecipes.com is:
Name: Slow Cookers Recipes
2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- User Submissions: Information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting forms, or leaving comments on blog posts.
- Preferences: Your preferences regarding marketing communications and content.
3. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To personalize your experience and content.
- To communicate with you, including newsletters, updates, and responses to inquiries.
- To monitor website performance and analyze visitor behavior.
- To comply with legal requirements and prevent fraudulent activity.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as subscribing to a newsletter.
- Contractual Obligations: To fulfill services or agreements you request.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve website functionality, ensure security, and provide better services.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, your data may be shared with trusted third parties for specific purposes, including:
- Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, email delivery, and advertising purposes.
- Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.
- Third-Party Tools: Such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense for analytics and ad services.
We ensure these third parties comply with GDPR and implement adequate safeguards to protect your data.
6. How Long Do We Retain Your Data?
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us.
8. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure.
9. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other GDPR-compliant mechanisms, are in place.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.
11. Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Contact Form: Contact Us
By using SlowCookersRecipes.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Policy.