General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Complian …

Last updated: May 22, 2025

At Zip Taste Recipes (https://ziptasterecipes.com), we are committed to protecting the privacy and data rights of our visitors, especially those located in the European Economic Area (EEA). This page outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and your rights under it.

1. Legal Basis for Data Collection

We collect and process personal information based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you submit a comment or contact form)
  • Our legitimate interest in improving the website experience and understanding usage patterns
  • Our legal obligations, where applicable (e.g., recordkeeping)

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Interaction details tracked via cookies and tools like Google Analytics

This data may be collected when you:

  • Leave a comment
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Browse the website

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Respond to your messages or comments
  • Analyze site performance and user behavior
  • Deliver and manage advertising via platforms like Google AdSense
  • Maintain website security and functionality

Your personal information is never shared, rented, or sold to third-party marketers.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand traffic and personalize your experience. These include:

  • Google Analytics (for site analytics)
  • Google AdSense (for ad display)

You may accept or reject cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie banners provided. To learn how Google handles data from partner sites, visit this page.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) are entitled to the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections if your information is incomplete or inaccurate
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or limit certain kinds of data use
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • File a complaint with your regional data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

Your data is stored only as long as needed for the reasons it was collected, or as long as required by applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Our website may be hosted in countries outside of the EEA. When your data is processed internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your rights remain protected.

8. Data Security

We use technical and procedural safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of your data. While no system is completely immune, we are committed to keeping your data as secure as possible.

For any inquiries about how your information is handled or about this policy, feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

Thank you for being part of Zip Taste Recipes.