General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Statement

Introduction

At RecipesBySofia.com, we are dedicated to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Compliance Statement provides additional details about the rights of individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Data Controller

The data controller for RecipesBySofia.com is:

• Sofia Liu
• Email: [email protected]

Personal Data Collection and Purpose

We collect personal data to provide you with a seamless experience on our website. This includes:

• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Providing services like newsletters, recipe recommendations, and user accounts
• Processing transactions and managing your order history
• Improving our website and services

The legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter)
• Contract: Necessary for fulfilling a service contract
• Legitimate Interests: For enhancing user experience and protecting our business

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an individual, you have rights under GDPR, including:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit further use of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Obtain and reuse your data across different services
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or profiling

Data Security

We prioritize data security and implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or destruction.

Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA unless adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or similar protections.

Consent

If consent is the basis for processing your data, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address provided above.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Complaints

If you believe your personal data has not been handled correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

Children’s Privacy

RecipesBySofia.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated statement will be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

For questions about this GDPR Compliance Statement or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us at:

• Email: [email protected]

We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in our data processing practices.