GDPR

1. Introduction

Tess Recipes (« we, » « us, » or « our ») is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. Therefore, this GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit TessRecipes.com (« the Website ») in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Tess Recipes. If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

3. Data Collection

3.1 Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data from you:

  • Identity Data: such as your name, username, and password.
  • Contact Data: such as your email address and other contact information.
  • Technical Data: such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system, and platform.
  • Usage Data: such as information about how you use our website, products, and services.
  • Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

3.2 How We Collect Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms on our website or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.
  • Automated Technologies: Furthermore, as you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
  • Third Parties: We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: First and foremost, to manage your account, process your orders, and deliver services you request.
  • To Communicate: Additionally, to respond to your inquiries, send service-related communications, and keep you informed of changes to our policies.
  • To Improve Our Services: Moreover, to analyze how our website is used, improve its performance, and develop new features and services.
  • Marketing: To send you promotional offers and newsletters, provided you have given your consent.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Consent: For instance, where you have provided your consent to receive marketing communications or other optional services.
  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: In some cases, where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests: Finally, where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except as necessary to provide our services, comply with the law, or protect our rights. Therefore, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: who help us operate our website and provide our services.
  • Legal Authorities: However, only if required by law or in response to legal processes.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we will ensure that adequate protection measures are in place, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Thus, the retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the specific circumstances.

9. Your Rights

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

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
  • Right to Rectification: Additionally, you can request correction of your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: In some cases, you can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Moreover, you can request the transfer of your personal data to another data controller.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Finally, where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

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

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time. Therefore, we encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]