GDPR

🇪🇺 GDPR Compliance

Effective Date: April 6, 2025
Last Updated: April 6, 2025

At UnusualRecipe.com, your privacy is a priority. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and what rights you have over it.


What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) is a law that protects the personal data and privacy of individuals in the European Union. If you’re visiting this site from the EU or EEA, these rules apply to you.


What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

  • Your name and email address (if submitted through a form or subscription)
  • Browser and device information
  • IP address
  • Site usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)

This data is collected through:

  • Contact forms
  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics)

Why We Collect It

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
  • Improve our website and your user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent abuse

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily give us information (e.g., via forms)
  • Legitimate interest – to understand how the site is used and improve it
  • Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws or regulations

How We Protect Your Data

Your information is stored securely using:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting servers
  • Access controls and confidentiality agreements with third-party services

We never sell or rent your personal data.


Your Rights Under GDPR

If you’re an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to certain uses of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

📩 To exercise any of these rights, email: claire@unusualrecipe.com

We will respond within 30 days.


Cookies

Our site uses cookies for:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Improving functionality and performance
  • Analyzing how users interact with the site

You can accept or refuse cookies when visiting the site, and change your cookie settings in your browser at any time. For more details, visit our Privacy Policy.


Third-Party Services

We use services such as:

  • Google Analytics – for anonymized traffic stats
  • Email marketing tools (e.g., MailerLite or similar)

These third parties only process your data as needed to provide their service, and they follow GDPR-compliant policies.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR statement as needed to reflect legal or technical changes. All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.


Contact

If you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your data, please contact:

Claire Monroe
📧 claire@unusualrecipe.com