GDPR Compliance Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TanglerRecipes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name and contact details (if voluntarily provided, e.g., through contact forms).
  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions, inquiries, or account creation).
  • IP address, device information, and browsing behavior (for analytics and security purposes).
  • Cookies and tracking data (to enhance website functionality and personalize your experience).

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Provide and improve our services, recipes, and user experience.
  • Respond to inquiries, comments, or requests.
  • Send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit opt-in consent).
  • Monitor website security, prevent fraud, and analyze traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
  • Legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website optimization, analytics, and service improvements).

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access copies of your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data under certain conditions.
  • Restrict processing or object to how we use your data.
  • Data portability (receive your data in a transferable format).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU (e.g., your local Data Protection Authority).

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data. Data is retained only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics: Anonymized after 26 months.
  • Contact inquiries: Deleted after 2 years unless legally required.

7. Third-Party Services

We use GDPR-compliant third parties, including:

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis).
  • Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp) for newsletters.
  • Advertising partners that adhere to data protection standards.

Data may be transferred outside the EU using safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Review their privacy policies for details.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences.
  • Analyze traffic and engagement.
  • Deliver targeted ads (with consent).

Manage cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

9. Contact Information

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

Review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.