GDPR Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Dine Decisions! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

Dine Decisions is a recipes website dedicated to providing culinary inspiration and resources. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us:

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, or other details you provide when filling out contact forms, subscribing to newsletters, or leaving comments.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries or comments.
  • To send newsletters or updates you have opted into.
  • To analyze website traffic and improve our content and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

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

  • Consent: When you have provided explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, understand user behavior, and ensure its security.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting services, email marketing platforms).
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of [Your Country], please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

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

Thank you for trusting Dine Decisions with your personal data.