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Susana Recipes (« we », « us », « our ») is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, https://susanarecipes.com, and related services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.
1. Data Collection
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, contact details, and any other personal information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting comments, or contacting us through our website.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes device information, browsing history, IP address, and other technical data that help us improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we are required to have a legal basis for processing your personal data. The legal bases for our processing activities include:
- Consent: We process your personal data when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
- Contractual Necessity: To provide you with the requested services (e.g., delivering recipe content or responding to inquiries).
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and content, ensure the functionality of our website, and communicate with you about our offerings.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to law enforcement requests.
3. Your Rights under the GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements and other exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
4. Data Protection for California Residents (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request the specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data. (Note: We do not sell your personal data to third parties).
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a request under the CCPA, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days, as required by the CCPA.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience on our website. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, improve our content, and offer personalized recommendations. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. How We Use Your Data
We may use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide you with recipes, content, and updates.
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, or comments you submit.
- To send you newsletters, promotional materials, or other communications (with your consent).
- To analyze website performance, traffic, and user engagement to improve the user experience.
7. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email marketing, and other services. These third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to government authorities or law enforcement agencies.
- Business Transfers: If Susana Recipes is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
9. Security of Your Data
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Susana Recipes does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as outlined herein.