Welcome to GourmetBend! Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This page explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines your rights regarding your personal data.
Effective Date: 03/03/2025
1. What Is the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law that governs the processing of personal data. It aims to protect the privacy and rights of individuals within the European Union and European Economic Area. The GDPR ensures that individuals have more control over their personal data and how it is used by businesses.
2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?
At GourmetBend, we may collect the following types of personal data:
- Identification Data: Name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data (e.g., how you interact with our website).
- Marketing Data: Information about your preferences, such as the types of desserts you like, which we use to personalize your experience.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: This includes delivering content, services, and products you request, and improving the user experience.
- To Personalize Your Experience: We may tailor content, advertisements, and services to match your preferences based on the data we collect.
- To Communicate with You: We may send newsletters, updates, or marketing materials related to our services and offers, but only with your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the GDPR, we must have a valid legal basis for processing your personal data. The main legal bases we rely on are:
- Consent: We obtain your explicit consent to collect and use your data.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract, such as providing the services you requested.
- Legitimate Interests: In some cases, we may process data based on our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights.
5. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an individual, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in some circumstances.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we take steps to protect your information, please be aware that no system is 100% secure.
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering services to you. These third parties are required to adhere to the same privacy standards set by the GDPR.
Additionally, we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, as outlined in our Cookie Policy. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the new effective date will be reflected at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting GourmetBend with your personal data!