Effective Date: 22/05/2025
Website: https://www.alyrecipes.com
Contact: [email protected]
At AlyRecipes.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
1. Who We Are
AlyRecipes.com is a food blog owned and operated by Aly Wahlberg. We provide recipe content, food tips, and email updates to users who choose to subscribe or engage with our content.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name and email address (if provided through contact forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions)
- IP address and browser data (collected via cookies and analytics tools)
- Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent, and referring sites)
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, political, or financial information).
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
- Communicate with you when you contact us
- Send newsletters and updates if you subscribe
- Improve our website’s performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We always rely on a legal basis for processing your personal data, such as your consent or our legitimate interest in operating the website.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely and protected using industry-standard security measures, including encrypted communication (SSL), access controls, and secure third-party service providers.
We only retain personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user located in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restrict Processing – You can request limited use of your data.
- Right to Data Portability – You can request transfer of your data to another service.
- Right to Object – You can object to data processing based on legitimate interest.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – You can unsubscribe from emails or withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
6. Third-Party Data Processors
We may share your data with trusted third-party services such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Web hosting providers
All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant and only process your data according to our instructions.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to collect non-personal data such as browser type and site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.alyrecipes.com