GDPR - recipesmouny.com

Effective Date: April 20, 2025
Website: www.recipesmouny.com
Operated by: Chef Mouny

At RecipesMouny.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data protection law that applies to individuals in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). It grants users specific rights regarding their personal data and obligates website owners to manage that data responsibly and transparently.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Name and email address (via contact forms or newsletter sign-up)
IP address and browser type
Location data (general, not precise)
Cookie and usage data
Comments or messages submitted via the website
Data collected through third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense)

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or messages
To provide access to our website content and services
To improve user experience and website functionality
To analyze user behavior via tools like Google Analytics
To display personalized ads via Google AdSense
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for collecting and processing your personal data:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal information (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookies acceptance).
Legitimate Interest: For basic analytics and website improvement.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Improve site performance
Understand user behavior
Display relevant ads via Google AdSense
Remember your preferences

When you first visit www.recipesmouny.com, a cookie banner (powered by CookieYes or similar) will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time using the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link located at the footer of the website.

For more details, see our full Cookie Policy.

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Ask for your data to be deleted.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent previously given.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@recipesmouny.com with the subject line: GDPR Request.

We may request proof of identity before processing any request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data and contact form data are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools that process personal data, including but not limited to:

Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
Google AdSense (for personalized advertising)
Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp or Brevo)
Cookie management tools (e.g., CookieYes)

These services may store data on servers outside the EU/EEA, but are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements and safeguards.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of your data, including:

HTTPS encryption
Secure servers and firewalls
Regular software updates and vulnerability checks
Limited access to data by authorized personnel only

10. Children’s Privacy

RecipesMouny.com does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can remove it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. You are encouraged to review this page regularly.

Last updated: April 20, 2025

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this GDPR policy, please contact:

📧 Email: contact@recipesmouny.com
🌐 Website: www.recipesmouny.com

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