Privacy Polcy

Last Updated: 30/09/2024

Welcome to Levy Recipes! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe, transparent, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

By using Levy Recipes, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  1. Personal Information:

    • When you contact us via the "Contact Us" form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.

    • If you create an account on our platform, we may collect additional details such as your username, password, and profile information.

  2. Non-Personal Information:

    • We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior.

    • We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather data about how you interact with our website.

  3. Recipe Data:

    • If you submit recipes or comments, we may collect the content you provide, including photos, descriptions, and other details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.

  • To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.

  • To personalize your experience and recommend recipes or content that may interest you.

  • To analyze website usage and trends to enhance user experience.

  • To send you updates, promotions, or newsletters (if you have opted in).

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of our users.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for cookies or newsletters).

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations when you use our services.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).

  • If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adherence to international frameworks like the EU-US Privacy Shield.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You can request that we correct or update your information.

  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.

  • Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data.

  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes (e.g., direct marketing).

  • Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

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

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:

  • Account data is retained as long as your account is active.

  • Recipe submissions and comments may be retained for as long as they are relevant to our community.

  • Contact information is retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiries.

10. Children’s Privacy

Levy Recipes is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will do our best to address your concerns promptly and effectively.