GDPR

Effective Date: October 19, 2024

At Krispy Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This Notice explains how we collect, process, use, and protect personal data from users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or anywhere else where the GDPR applies.

1. Scope and Applicability

This GDPR Notice applies to individuals (“data subjects”) who access or use our website, services, or otherwise interact with Krispy Recipes from within the EEA or any jurisdiction where GDPR applies. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this Notice.

2. The Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  1. Identification Data
    • Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter).
  2. Usage Data
    • Information collected automatically when you use our Site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other usage statistics.
  3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
    • We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.

Under the GDPR, we must have a valid legal basis to process your personal data. These may include:

  1. Consent
    • When you have given explicit consent for us to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., signing up for our newsletter).
  2. Legitimate Interests
    • When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services) and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
  3. Contractual Necessity
    • When the processing is necessary to perform a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract with you (e.g., to provide services you request).
  4. Legal Obligation
    • When processing is required to comply with a legal obligation under EU or Member State law.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. Service Provision
    • To allow you to access and use our recipes, features, and any community forums.
  2. Communications
    • To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and inform you of important updates or changes to our Site.
  3. Analytics and Improvements
    • To understand user behavior, improve Site performance, and deliver content that is relevant to your interests.
  4. Legal Compliance
    • To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and enforce our Terms of Service.

5. Data Sharing and International Transfers

  1. Third Parties
    • We may share your data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics platforms) for the sole purpose of performing functions on our behalf. These providers are contractually obliged to process your data only according to our instructions and to maintain strict confidentiality.
  2. International Transfers
    • If we transfer your personal data to organizations or offices located in countries outside the EEA (including the United States), we will ensure adequate protection by using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other appropriate safeguards recognized by the GDPR.

6. Data Retention and Security

  1. Retention
    • We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. After that, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
  2. Security Measures
    • We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

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

  1. Right of Access
    • You can request confirmation that we are processing your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
  2. Right to Rectification
    • You have the right to request that inaccurate or incomplete personal data be corrected or updated.
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
    • You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary, or if you believe it has been unlawfully processed, among other grounds.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing
    • You can ask us to limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., if you contest the accuracy of the data).
  5. Right to Data Portability
    • You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
  6. Right to Object
    • You can object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests or where data is processed for direct marketing purposes.
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent
    • If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out before withdrawal.

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

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority if you believe your rights under the GDPR have been infringed.

8. Children’s Data

Krispy Recipes does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so that we may delete or anonymize such data.

9. Updates to This Notice

We reserve the right to modify this GDPR Notice at any time to reflect changes in our practices or to ensure compliance with legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Notice. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Notice or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for choosing Krispy Recipes!
We are committed to safeguarding your rights and your personal data in compliance with the GDPR.