GDPR Compliance for Openly Recipes
Your Data, Your Rights—Served with Transparency
1. Who We Are
www.openlyrecipes.com (“Openly Recipes” or the “Site“) is a recipe blog founded by Chef Ariana. We respect your privacy and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect your data like a perfectly timed crème brûlée.
Data Controller:
Chef Ariana
Email: contact@openlyrecipes.com
2. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We only process your data when we have a valid reason, such as:
- Your consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your recipe requests).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site’s user experience).
- Legal obligations (e.g., tax or fraud prevention).
3. What Data We Collect & Why
A. Directly Provided Data
- Comments: Name, email, IP address, and browser type (to fight spam and foster community).
- Newsletters: Email address (to send recipes, never spam).
- Account Registration: Username, email, and profile info (if you join our community).
B. Automated Data
- Cookies: Anonymous analytics to track recipe popularity (like counting how often the chocolate cake gets baked).
- Embedded Content: Third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram) may collect data—check their policies for details.
4. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data (we’ll serve it like a fresh baguette).
- Correct inaccurate data (even typos in your email matter!).
- Erase your data (unless we’re legally required to keep it).
- Restrict processing (hit pause on how we use your info).
- Data portability (request a copy in a machine-readable format).
- Object to processing (e.g., opt out of newsletters).
- Withdraw consent anytime (no hard feelings!).
To exercise these rights, email contact@openlyrecipes.com. We’ll respond within 30 days—quicker than preheating an oven!
5. International Data Transfers
Our Site uses global tools (e.g., hosting servers, analytics). If data transfers outside the EU occur, we ensure safeguards like:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- Adequacy Decisions (for countries with EU-approved privacy laws).
6. How We Protect Your Data
- Encryption: HTTPS protocols (like locking the pantry).
- Limited Access: Only Chef Ariana and trusted “sous-chefs” handle sensitive data.
- Regular Audits: To patch vulnerabilities faster than whipping egg whites.
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as needed:
- Comments: Indefinitely (to auto-approve follow-ups).
- Newsletters: Until you unsubscribe (click “opt-out” anytime).
- User Accounts: Until deletion is requested.
8. Data Breach Protocol
If a breach occurs (though we work hard to prevent it!), we’ll:
- Notify you within 72 hours of discovery.
- Collaborate with authorities to resolve issues.
9. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here, with a “Last Updated” date. Continued use = agreement.
10. Contact Us
For GDPR requests or questions:
Email: contact@openlyrecipes.com
Supervisory Authority:
EU residents can lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.
Bon appétit—and bon peace of mind!
Last Updated: 10.03.2025
