GDPR Compliance Policy

At easyfoodkitchen, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and your rights as a data subject.

1. What Data We Collect

Email addresses: We collect your email when you sign up for newsletters, recipes, or special promotions.
Cookies: We use first‑party cookies to remember your preferences (e.g., language, recipe categories) and to track user interactions for site optimization.
Analytics data: We use Google Analytics and other anonymised tools to understand traffic patterns and improve user experience. No personally identifiable information is shared with these services.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing activities are based on the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or promotional emails, you provide explicit consent to receive communications.
Legitimate Interest: We process data to maintain and improve the website, provide personalized content, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights. Each right is illustrated with an icon for quick reference.

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Erasure

You can request the deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may ask us to limit the use of your data while we verify its accuracy.

Right to Data Portability

You can receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time, and we will stop processing your data accordingly.

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at [email protected]. When you send a request, include the following information to help us identify you quickly:

Your full name and email address.
A brief description of the request (e.g., “I want a copy of all data I provided.”).
Any supporting documents if you are requesting a rectification or deletion (e.g., a screenshot of incorrect data).

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If you need a faster response, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.

5. Data Protection Measures

SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected by HTTPS.
Secure Servers: We host our website on industry‑standard, secure servers with regular vulnerability scans.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and all staff undergo privacy training.
Limited Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. Email subscriptions are kept for a maximum of 3 years, cookies for 1 year, and analytics data is anonymised and deleted after 6 months.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with service providers (e.g., email delivery services, analytics vendors) only under strict contractual agreements that include GDPR‑compliant data protection clauses. All data transfers to the United Kingdom or other non‑EU jurisdictions are protected by standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

7. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer: easyfoodkitchen Ltd.
Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 Foodie Lane, London, United Kingdom

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.