Last Updated: 23/01/2025
Welcome to Manual Recipes!
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, www.manualrecipes.com. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to all visitors, including those from the European Union.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you use our Website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, or other details if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks), collected through cookies or analytics tools.
- Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our services (e.g., personalized recipe recommendations).
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback.
- Send newsletters or promotional emails (only if you’ve opted in).
- Monitor and improve Website performance through analytics.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your Consent: For newsletters, cookies, and marketing emails.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our Website and services.
- Contractual Obligation: When responding to user inquiries.
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers: Such as hosting providers, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), or email marketing services.
- Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user from the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Request to transfer your data to another service.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of email marketing or cookie tracking at any time.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Analyze Website usage to improve functionality.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We only retain your data for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Comply with legal obligations.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, such as encryption and secure servers. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Please review it regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: [email protected].
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