GDPR

Effective Date: 20/08/2024

At Quicknest Recipes, accessible from https://quicknestrecipes.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This GDPR Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on the Site is:

• Quicknest Recipes
• Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use our Site:

• Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and any information you provide through forms on the Site.
• Account Information: if you register for an account, we may collect information such as your username, password, and other registration details.
• Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.
• User-Generated Content: any content you post on the Site (e.g., comments, reviews, or recipes).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have provided your consent to the processing of your data for one or more specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
• Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, such as using your contact information to fulfill requests made through our Site.
• Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, provided those interests do not override your data protection rights.
• Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
• To improve, personalize, and expand our Site.
• To process your account registration and manage your account.
• To communicate with you, including providing customer service and responding to your requests.
• To send you newsletters or promotional emails, with your consent.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with third parties only under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, such as hosting providers or email service providers.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement), we may disclose your data.
• Business Transfers: If Quicknest Recipes is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Your GDPR Rights

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data if the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. Once the purpose has been fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

8. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You have the option to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This GDPR Privacy Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the applicable laws. We will notify you of any updates by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy or would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]