GDPR

Last Updated: 04/10/2024

Introduction

At Art of Cook (the “Website”), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details, provided voluntarily through forms or account creation.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data, which are collected automatically when you use our Website.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance user experience and track user behavior on our Website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services and content.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send newsletters or updates, with your consent.
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your personal data:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
  • Legal Obligations: Processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, provided it does not override your rights.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • To service providers and partners who help us run the Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms).
  • To comply with legal requirements or enforce our terms and conditions.
  • In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

6. Your GDPR Rights

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

  • Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: You can request a restriction on processing your personal data.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or other GDPR-compliant safeguards.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at: