Introduction
Welcome to Cook’s Realm, where we are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://cooksrealm.net. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this policy.
Data Collection
At Cook’s Realm, we may collect the following types of personal information to enhance your experience:
Name and Email Address: When you interact with our website, such as subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us, we may collect your name and email address to personalize communications and provide updates on our latest recipes, promotions, and events.
Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including your browsing patterns, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This data helps us analyze user behavior and improve our website’s functionality and content.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We will only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so under the GDPR, such as:
– Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as subscribing to our newsletter or receiving marketing communications.
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as processing payments for products or services you have purchased.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests.
Use of Data
We use the collected data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
– Personalization: We use your name and email address to personalize our communications and tailor our content to your interests.
– Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates regarding your account or our services.
– Marketing: With your consent, we may send promotional emails, newsletters, or special offers to keep you informed about our latest products, recipes, and events.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device’s hard drive. Like many websites, we use cookies to collect information for record-keeping purposes and to enhance your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Third-Party Processing
While we prioritize the protection of your personal information, we may engage third-party service providers to assist with certain functions, such as payment processing. These third-party processors are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your information to provide services on our behalf.
International Transfers
As Cook’s Realm operates from the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferring it internationally, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Children’s Privacy
While Cook’s Realm welcomes visitors of all ages to explore our website, our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and if we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take prompt steps to delete it from our records.
Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented robust measures to safeguard it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, firewalls, and regular security audits.
Data Subject Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that information.
– Rectification: If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
– Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information from our records under certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
– Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing or profiling, where applicable.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices concerning your personal information, please contact us at [contact@cooksrealm.net]. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Cook’s Realm reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Last Updated: [23/04/2024]