GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: 14/02/2025

At SpiceUpRecipe.com, we value your privacy and are committed to handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Who We Are

SpiceUpRecipe.com is a blog that shares delicious recipes with our audience. Our website address is: spiceuprecipe.com

What Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When you leave a comment on our website, we collect:

  • The information you provide in the comment form.
  • Your IP address and browser user agent to help prevent spam.

Why we collect this information:

  • To display your comment on the blog.
  • To prevent spam and protect the integrity of our website.

2. Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These make it easier for you to comment again without re-entering your details.

  • Cookie duration: 1 year.
  • Why we use cookies:
    • To enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences.
    • To analyze website traffic using third-party tools.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track visitor activity. These tools collect anonymized data, including:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited

Why we collect this information:

  • To understand how visitors use our site and improve its functionality.
  • To analyze traffic and adjust our content accordingly.

4. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Your name and email address

Why we collect this information:

  • To send you updates, recipes, and relevant content.
  • You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and security purposes.
  • Contractual Necessity: When you engage with our services (e.g., commenting or subscribing).

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed.
  • Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
  • Object: Object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for follow-up discussions.
  • Analytics data is retained based on third-party provider policies.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers (such as email marketing services and analytics tools) to process data on our behalf. These providers comply with GDPR to ensure your data remains secure.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption
  • Secure servers

However, no internet data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]