GDPR Compliance Policy

Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Website: www.recipesmouny.com
Operated by: Chef Mouny

At RecipesMouny.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you access or interact with our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. What is GDPR?

The GDPR is a European Union regulation designed to give individuals in the EU and EEA greater control over their personal data. It sets clear rules for how websites must collect, process, and protect personal information.

2. Data We Collect

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

  • Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • General location data (not precise geolocation)
  • Cookies and usage data (site behavior, preferences, interactions)
  • User-submitted comments, forms, or messages
  • Data collected through third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
  • To deliver and improve our recipes, content, and website functionality
  • To analyze user behavior via analytics tools
  • To display personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • To send newsletters or marketing emails (only if you opt-in)
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide personal data or accept cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests – for essential site functionality, analytics, and performance improvement.
  • Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

RecipesMouny.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site performance and security
  • Understand visitor interactions
  • Provide relevant, interest-based advertising through Google AdSense
  • Store your preferences for future visits

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time through the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our site.

For full details, please review our Cookie Policy.

6. Your GDPR Rights

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

  • Right of Access – request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure – request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Right to Restrict Processing – limit how your data is used.
  • Right to Data Portability – request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests, including personalized ads.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw any consent previously provided.

To exercise your rights, please email [email protected] with the subject line: “GDPR Request”. We may request identity verification before processing your request.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form data is retained until your request has been fully processed.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services that process personal data, including:

  • Google Analytics – traffic and usage analysis
  • Google AdSense – personalized advertising
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)
  • Cookie consent management tools (e.g., CookieYes)

These providers may process data outside the EU/EEA. When they do, they are subject to GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption across the website
  • Secure servers and firewall protection
  • Regular software updates and vulnerability checks
  • Restricted access to data by authorized personnel only

10. Children’s Privacy

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

11. Policy Updates

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Last Updated: September 22, 2025

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or GDPR requests, please contact:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.recipesmouny.com