GDPR Policy

GDPR Policy for RimaRecipes
Last updated: 27/04/2025

At RimaRecipes, your privacy is our priority. We are fully committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information when you interact with our website.

1. What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law designed by the European Union to give individuals more control over their personal data. It ensures transparency, accountability, and stronger privacy protections for users’ information.

2. Data We Collect

  • Personal Information:
    Information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other details submitted through forms, newsletter subscriptions, account creation, or direct communication.
  • Usage Data:
    Information automatically collected when you access RimaRecipes, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and deliver relevant advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences anytime via your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
  • Improve user experience and website functionality.
  • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have consented).
  • Analyze usage trends and optimize content.
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up).
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., providing requested services).
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These measures include secure server usage, encryption, firewall protection, and regular security audits.

7. Sharing of Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Object to processing or restrict how we use your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
  • Data portability — request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]