Effective Date: April 10, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]
At Bites of Heaven, your privacy is not just a policy—it’s a priority. We are committed to protecting the personal data of our visitors, especially those located in the European Economic Area (EEA), and we fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What is the GDPR?
The GDPR is a regulation in EU law that enhances your rights over your personal data. It ensures you have greater control, transparency, and protection when interacting with online platforms like ours.
Your Rights Under the GDPR
As a visitor from the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your information
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability (a copy of your data in a readable format)
You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
What Data We Collect and Why
We may collect and process the following personal data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave a comment on a recipe
- Fill out a contact form
- Browse our website (cookies, IP address, usage data)
We use this data to:
- Send you recipe updates and newsletters you signed up for
- Respond to your questions or messages
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Ensure the site runs smoothly and securely
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you opt-in to receive emails or submit a form
- Contractual necessity – to fulfill a request you’ve made
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services and analyze traffic
- Legal obligation – if required by law to retain or disclose information
Who Has Access to Your Data?
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data with third-party services we trust (like email providers or analytics tools) to help us run the site. These services are GDPR-compliant and only use your data for what we authorize.
International Data Transfers
As our website is hosted in the U.S., your information may be transferred and stored outside of the EEA. Rest assured, we use industry-standard safeguards to ensure your data remains protected, wherever it’s processed.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to personalize your experience, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Contact Us Anytime
If you have questions or wish to exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please reach out to:
📧 Email: [email protected]