Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024/09/20

At CheerfulRecipes (the “Website”), accessible from cheerfulrecipes.com, your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the CAN-SPAM Act. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

  • Email Addresses: Collected when you sign up for newsletters or updates.
  • Cookies and Usage Data: Used for analytics, improving website functionality, and understanding user preferences.

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use your data for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates with your consent.
  • To analyze and improve Website performance through analytics tools.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., storing records for tax purposes).

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the processing of your data.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may use your data to improve the Website or monitor security.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws, such as tax regulations.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user based in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data, except where it’s required by law.
  • Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services you’ve requested (e.g., newsletters) or as required by law. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your data unless it’s necessary for legal reasons.

6. How We Share Your Data

At Cheerful Recipes, we make cooking easy with simple, stress-free recipes. Discover cheerful, delicious recipes that bring joy to your kitchen and make meal prep a breeze! We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Email Marketing Services: To send newsletters and updates.
  • Analytics Providers: To monitor website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Ad Networks: Including services like Google AdSense and Ezoic for optimizing ad placements.

We ensure that all third parties adhere to GDPR and CAN-SPAM requirements, keeping your data secure and your experience seamless.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Track your interactions on the Website.
  • Improve user experience by remembering your preferences.
  • Analyze Website traffic through services like Google Analytics.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.

8. Email Marketing (CAN-SPAM Compliance)

In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, if you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You will only receive emails that you explicitly signed up for.
  • Every email will include a clear way to unsubscribe.
  • We will promptly honor opt-out requests, and your email will be removed from our mailing list.

We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for commercial purposes without your consent.

9. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal data you provide us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security, so please take care when sharing your personal data online.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect any personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data on our Website, please contact us, and we will remove the information.

11. Data Transfers

If you are located outside of New Hampshire, United States, and choose to provide your data to us, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements.

12. Your Consent

By using our Website and providing your personal data, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]