GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [11/23/2025]
Website: https://www.eattreatrecipe.com
Owner: Chef Laly

This GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy explains how EatTreatRecipe.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU users)
  • CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act / Privacy Rights Act – California residents)
  • Other global privacy regulations as applicable

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the practices described below.

1. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data in the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Comments or messages you submit
  • Newsletter sign-up information

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

Through cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type & version
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed / click behavior
  • Referring URL
  • Time spent on pages

1.3 Information From Third Parties

  • Analytics partners (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Advertising/affiliate networks
  • Social media platforms when you interact with our content

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU/EEA, we process personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: newsletter, cookies, marketing
  • Legitimate interest: site improvements, fraud prevention, analytics
  • Legal obligation: record keeping, compliance
  • Contract: providing services you request

You may withdraw consent at any time.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain EatTreatRecipe.com
  • Personalize user experience
  • Respond to emails, comments, or contact requests
  • Send newsletters (only if you opt-in)
  • Improve site performance and security
  • Conduct analytics and reporting
  • Display ads and affiliate links
  • Prevent fraud or misuse

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Your Data

We never sell personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email delivery services (newsletter tools)
  • Analytics platforms
  • Advertising or affiliate partners
  • Security & anti-spam services
  • Legal authorities when required

All third-party processors must comply with GDPR/CCPA standards.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Analyze traffic
  • Personalize content
  • Deliver ads
  • Store user preferences

Users in the EU will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or refuse categories of cookies.

You may disable cookies via your browser, but the Site may not function properly.

6. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
  • Lodge a complaint with an EU data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: chef.laly@eattreatrecipe.com

7. Your CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

California users have the right to:

7.1 Right to Know

You may request details about:

  • The categories of personal information collected
  • The purposes of collection
  • Whether your information is shared or disclosed

7.2 Right to Access

You may request a copy of your personal information.

7.3 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal data, with some exceptions.

7.4 Right to Opt Out of “Sale”

We do not sell personal information.

7.5 Right to Correct Inaccurate Information

7.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

You will not be penalized for exercising your rights.

Submit requests to: chef.laly@eattreatrecipe.com

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal obligations
  • Site analytics
  • Communication requests
  • Service improvement

When no longer needed, data is anonymized or securely deleted.

9. Data Transfer (International Users)

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to servers located in the US or other countries.

We ensure compliance with:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • GDPR lawful transfer mechanisms

10. Security Measures

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting
  • Limited data access
  • Anti-spam and firewall systems

However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

EatTreatRecipe.com does not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us immediately.

12. Advertising, Affiliate Links & Tracking

We may partner with:

  • Google Ads / Adsense
  • Amazon Associates
  • Other affiliate or ad networks

These partners may use:

  • Cookies
  • Tracking pixels
  • Interest-based advertising

You may opt-out of personalized ads:

  • Google Ads Settings (Ad Personalization)
  • Your browser’s “Do Not Track” feature
  • Cookie consent tools on our website

13. External Websites

Our Site may include links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR + CCPA Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will appear on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

For all privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, contact:

Email: chef.laly@eattreatrecipe.com
Website: https://www.eattreatrecipe.com