GDPR Policy

Last updated: 25/12/2025

At Best Cook Recipes, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679). This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data of users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Best Cook Recipes
📧 Email: [email protected]

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe)
  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies
  • Legitimate Interests – to operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • Legal Obligations – when required by law

4. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is used to:

  • Provide and maintain website functionality
  • Respond to inquiries and communications
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. This includes cookies used by Google AdSense and analytics providers.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or cookie banner (if available).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Protection Rights (EEA Users)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email below.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Data Processing

We may share limited data with trusted third-party services such as analytics providers and advertising partners (including Google AdSense). These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and GDPR obligations.

10. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred outside the EEA where necessary. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children’s Data

Best Cook Recipes does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

12. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We reserve the right to update this GDPR Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]