GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [10/09/2024]

At SimplyYumRecipes, we’re passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences, and that commitment extends to how we handle your personal data. With Emily, our AI Chef, at the helm, we blend the art of cooking with the science of data protection. This Privacy Policy is your guide to understanding how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

We are SimplyYumRecipes, and Emily is our virtual chef who crafts daily recipes with care and precision. As the Data Controller, we decide how and why your personal data is processed. Your trust is the main ingredient in our relationship, and we’re here to ensure it’s never compromised. If you have questions, reach out to us:

2. What Data We Collect and Why

Like selecting the best ingredients for a recipe, we carefully choose what data to collect. Here’s what we gather and why:

    Identity Data: Includes your name or username—this helps us personalize your experience, making Emily’s recipes feel like they’re crafted just for you.

    Contact Data: Your email address is essential for delivering Emily’s latest culinary tips, recipes, and updates directly to your inbox.

    Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and operating system. It’s the equivalent of kitchen tools that help us keep the website running smoothly.

    Usage Data: Details about how you use our website—like a chef watching their guests enjoy a meal, we observe to improve your experience.

    Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving communications from us—because we believe in serving content that’s just your taste.

    3. How We Use Your Data

    Your data is the secret ingredient that helps us create a better experience at SimplyYumRecipes. We use it to:

    Personalize Your Experience: Emily’s recipes are more than just food—they’re stories crafted with your tastes in mind. Your data helps us tailor these stories to you.

    Communicate With You: Whether it’s the latest recipe or a special offer, we use your data to keep you in the loop—because you’re part of our kitchen family.

    Improve Our Website: Just as a chef refines their dishes, we use your data to enhance our site, ensuring everything works perfectly for you.

    Fulfill Legal Requirements: We’re committed to following the law, and your data helps us meet our legal obligations.

    4. Our Legal Grounds for Data Processing

    We respect your privacy and only process your data when we have a legitimate reason. Here’s our legal recipe:

    Consent: We ask for your permission before using your data, like inviting you to try a new dish before it’s on the menu.

    Contractual Necessity: When you engage with our services, processing your data is essential to deliver what you expect—like ensuring your favorite recipe is perfectly presented.

    Legal Obligation: Sometimes, the law requires us to process your data, just like following a trusted recipe to the letter.

    Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve our offerings and ensure our website functions smoothly, balancing our needs with your rights.

    5. Your Rights Under GDPR

    Just as every recipe can be adjusted to taste, you have rights regarding your data:

    Right to Access: You can request a “taste test” of the personal data we hold about you.

    Right to Rectification: If something’s not right, let us know, and we’ll adjust the ingredients—er, data.

    Right to Erasure: Want to remove your data from our kitchen? You can ask us to delete it.

    Right to Restrict Processing: Prefer we use less of your data? You can limit how we process it.

    Right to Data Portability: Like taking your favorite recipe with you, you can request your data in a portable format.

    Right to Object: Not keen on how we’re using your data? You have the right to object.

    Right to Withdraw Consent: If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent at any time—no hard feelings.

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above. We may need to confirm your identity to protect your data.

    6. Data Security

    We protect your data as a chef protects their secret ingredients—securely and with great care. We use advanced security measures to prevent unauthorized access, but we also know that even the best kitchens can face challenges. That’s why we’re always working to improve our security practices.

    7. Data Retention

    We keep your data only as long as necessary, just like storing ingredients until they’re ready to be used. When your data is no longer needed, we dispose of it securely.

    8. International Data Transfers

    If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it’s treated with the same care as in our own kitchen. We only work with partners who provide adequate protection for your data.

    9. Changes to This Policy

    Just as recipes evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We’ll let you know about any significant changes by updating the policy on our site and adjusting the “Effective Date.”

    10. Get in Touch

    Questions about how we handle your data? Emily and the team at SimplyYumRecipes are here to help. Reach out to us at: