GDPR Privacy Policy

Website: chefrecipesguide.com
Effective Date: October 28, 2025 • Last Updated: October 28, 2025

This page explains how we process personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Chef Recipes Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website chefrecipesguide.com.

Data Controller: Chef Recipes Guide
Contact Email: [email protected]

2. Personal Data We Collect

a) Provided by you

  • Name and email (newsletter sign-up, comments, contact form)
  • Messages or information you include in forms or submissions

b) Collected automatically

  • IP address, browser, device/OS, date/time, pages viewed, referrer

c) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and support ads/affiliates. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

  • Responding to inquiries (Legitimate interest)
  • Sending newsletters/updates (Consent)
  • Analytics and site improvement (Legitimate interest)
  • Legal compliance (Legal obligation)
  • Advertising & affiliate programs (Consent and/or Legitimate interest)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to communicate with you, personalize content, send opted-in emails, analyze performance, manage affiliate links/ads, and meet legal requirements. We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with service providers (hosting, analytics, email, advertising), legal authorities when required, and affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon Associates). These parties must protect your data and use it only under our instructions.

6. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics/cookies: typically 26 months (or provider default)

When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.

7. Your GDPR Rights

  • Access, Rectification, Erasure
  • Restriction of Processing
  • Data Portability
  • Object to processing (including direct marketing)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise rights, email [email protected]. EU residents may also contact their local Data Protection Authority.

8. Cookies

We use essential, analytics, and advertising cookies. You can accept/reject via a consent banner and change preferences later in your browser or site settings.

9. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) as required by GDPR.

10. Security

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of online transmission is 100% secure.

11. Email Marketing

If you opt in, we send occasional newsletters/recipes/promotions. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to remove it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this page periodically. Updates will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact

Questions or requests regarding this GDPR Privacy Policy:

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