GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

At Loaded Recipes, accessible from www.loadedrecipes.com, your privacy and the security of your personal data are our top priorities. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Loaded Recipes
Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process your personal data for specific and legitimate purposes. The types of data we collect include:

a) Data You Provide Voluntarily:

Contact Information: Name, email address, or any details provided through forms (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, comments, or inquiries).
Communication Content: Any messages or feedback you share with us.

b) Data Collected Automatically:

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and similar data via cookies or tracking technologies.
Device Information: Information about the device used to access the site.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you opt-in to receive our newsletter or provide information voluntarily.
Legitimate Interests: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Contractual Necessity: For responding to inquiries or delivering requested services.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To personalize your experience on the website.
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
To send newsletters, updates, and other communications if you have subscribed.
To analyze site usage, optimize content, and improve our services.

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

As an EU resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Detailed information about our use of cookies is provided in our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our content. These services may process data on our behalf but are required to comply with GDPR and our data protection standards.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked on our website.

9. Data Security

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

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your data.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this GDPR Privacy Policy or the processing of your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]