Introduction
At TimothyRecipes.com, we are dedicated to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It applies to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and aims to help you understand your rights under the GDPR.
By using TimothyRecipes.com, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please stop using our website.
1. Data Controller Information
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Company Name: TimothyRecipes.com
Owner: Timothy
Email: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal data to enhance your experience on TimothyRecipes.com. The types of data we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
- Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to analyze your browsing behavior and preferences. This helps us improve your experience, personalize content, and display relevant ads through services like Google AdSense and Ezoic.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To operate and maintain our website, improve user experience, and provide customer support.
- Personalization: To offer content and ads tailored to your preferences based on your interactions with our site.
- Analytics: To monitor and analyze website traffic and performance, helping us improve functionality.
- Advertising: To display personalized ads through Google AdSense, Ezoic, and affiliate marketing, based on your browsing behavior.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: For activities such as improving our services and marketing, without overriding your privacy rights.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill contracts, for example, when you make purchases or interact with affiliate links.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EEA user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in specific cases.
- Right to Data Portability: You can ask to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, although this may affect your ability to use some features.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type and use:
- Personal Information: Retained until you request deletion or withdraw your consent.
- Usage Data and Analytics: Retained for a reasonable period for performance analysis.
- Cookies: Retained according to your preferences, which can be managed through your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties like Google AdSense, Ezoic, and affiliate networks that help us display ads, analyze data, and improve performance.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and investigate fraud or security issues.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and deliver personalized ads. These cookies include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how users interact with the website.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads based on your preferences.
You can control your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside the EEA. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
TimothyRecipes.com is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us, and we will delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]