GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 09, 2025

At Delicio Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Google AdSense requirements. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the GDPR.

By using our website www.deliciorecipes.com (“Site”), you agree to the terms of this GDPR Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Data Controller Information

2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  1. Contact Information
    • Name, email address, and (if provided) phone number through subscription forms, contact forms, or comments.
  2. Technical Data
    • IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical information gathered via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
    • Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and links clicked.
  3. Content Submissions
    • Information you voluntarily provide in comments, reviews, or feedback forms.
    • Newsletter sign-up details or other site engagement.
  4. Marketing Preferences
    • Consent for newsletters, promotions, and other marketing communications, if you opt in.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Improve Services
    Ensure our Site runs smoothly, add new features, and enhance user experience.
  • Personalization
    Recommend content, recipes, or services based on your interests.
  • Communications
    Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials, provided you have given explicit consent.
  • Analytics
    Use tools like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve Site performance.
  • Advertising
    Display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve relevant or contextual advertising.
  • Legal Compliance & Security
    Detect fraudulent activities, comply with legal obligations, or enforce our Terms of Service.

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your data:

  1. Consent
    When you opt in to receiving newsletters, accepting cookies, or allowing personalized ads.
  2. Contractual Necessity
    When processing is required to fulfill a service you requested (e.g., sending recipe updates after you subscribe).
  3. Legal Compliance
    When we must process data to meet legal or regulatory obligations.
  4. Legitimate Interests
    When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Site, conducting analytics, or ensuring security, and does not override your fundamental rights.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. This may involve:

  • Personalized Ads
    Google may collect data (including cookies and browsing habits) to deliver targeted ads.
  • Non-Personalized Ads
    Depending on your region (e.g., EEA or UK), you may see non-personalized ads based on contextual factors rather than tracking.
  • Google Analytics
    We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior.

For more details on how Google processes data, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers
    Trusted partners (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers, ad networks) who assist us in operating and improving our Site.
  • Legal Authorities
    If required to comply with legal processes or requests from governmental authorities.
  • Third-Party Tools
    For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense), subject to each provider’s own privacy policies.

All third-party services we engage are required to comply with GDPR and implement adequate data protection measures.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to Access
    Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification
    Correct any inaccuracies or incomplete data.
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
    Ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing
    Limit how your personal data is processed in certain situations.
  5. Right to Data Portability
    Obtain and reuse your personal data across different services.
  6. Right to Object
    Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent
    Revoke any consent you have given at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time (refer to Section 7).

9. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing information online.

10. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms, to protect your data.

11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and serve ads via Google AdSense. You can manage cookie preferences by:

  • Accepting all cookies.
  • Customizing your cookie settings.
  • Disabling cookies in your browser (though this may limit certain functionalities).

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Updates to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us:

By using Delicio Recipes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this GDPR Policy.

Disclaimer: This template is intended to assist in compliance but does not constitute legal advice. For official guidance or clarification on GDPR or other regulations, consult a qualified legal professional.