Last Updated: [19/09/2023]
Welcome to Vicky’s Recipes. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information that you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, https://vickysrecipes.com. Please take the time to read through this policy. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if applicable)
- Shipping address (if applicable)
Usage Data
We may also automatically collect certain data regarding your visit to our website, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- The date and time of your visit
- Referring website URLs
- Device type (e.g., desktop, mobile)
This information helps us understand how our visitors use our website and improve your experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and collect certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to improve website functionality and personalize your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the website: Ensuring the website runs smoothly and securely.
- To communicate with you: Sending newsletters, updates, or responding to inquiries (only with your consent).
- To improve your user experience: Analyzing usage data to improve our website’s functionality.
- For marketing purposes: We may send you promotional materials about new recipes or services (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations: Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, such as data protection laws.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies we employ to assist in website operation (e.g., hosting, analytics, and marketing platforms). These parties have access to personal information necessary to perform their functions but cannot use it for other purposes.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Vicky’s Recipes or others.
4. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data, including direct marketing communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you wish to have your information deleted, please contact us at [[email protected]].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. If we make material changes, we will notify you either through the email address you provided or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Vicky’s Recipes
Email: [[email protected]]