At Chic Cook, we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines your rights under GDPR and how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.
For any questions or concerns regarding this GDPR compliance statement, please contact us at [email protected].
1. What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) regulation designed to protect the privacy and personal data of individuals within the EU. It also governs the export of personal data outside the EU.
Even if you are located outside the EU, Chic Cook adheres to GDPR principles to ensure transparency and data protection for all users.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
- Name and Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- IP Address and Browser Information: Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
- Comments: Any information you voluntarily share in blog comments.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates (only with your explicit consent).
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To analyze website performance and traffic trends.
We will not use your data for any purposes other than those outlined above without your explicit consent.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
- Legitimate Interests: To analyze and improve our website’s performance and ensure security.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for data processing activities based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
6. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.
8. Third-Party Service
We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools or email marketing platforms, to enhance your experience. These services may process your data in compliance with GDPR. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Chic Cook uses cookies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze website traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access Chic Cook from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that do not have the same data protection laws as the EU. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely.
11. Updates to This GDPR Compliance Statement
We may update this statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Information
For questions about this GDPR compliance statement or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]