GDPR

GDPR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/25/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to AllGastronomy.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website AllGastronomy.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue using the Site.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, AllGastronomy.com is the Data Controller. This means we decide how and why your personal data is processed. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Forms or Email Subscriptions: When you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal data such as your name and email address.
  • User-Generated Content: If you leave comments or submit recipes, we collect information you choose to share, which may include your name and any content you post.

3.2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information sent by your browser, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

3.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising networks, to help us improve our services and enhance user experience.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We only collect and use your personal data when we have a valid legal basis. This can include:

  1. Consent: For example, when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  2. Contractual Necessity: For instance, if you use a service that requires personal data to fulfill your request.
  3. Legitimate Interests: To improve our Site’s functionality, analyze user behavior, or protect against fraudulent activities.
  4. Legal Obligations: Where we must comply with a legal or regulatory requirement.

Specific purposes include:

  • Providing and Maintaining Our Services: To fulfill any contracts or requests you make.
  • Marketing and Communications: To send you newsletters, updates, promotions, or other information you request.
  • Site Improvements: To personalize and improve user experience, content, and layout.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and offer assistance.
  • Analytics: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve the Site’s content and functionality.
  • Compliance: To fulfill our legal obligations and enforce agreements.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Store user preferences (e.g., remembering your username for future visits).
  • Analyze usage patterns for Site improvements.
  • Serve targeted advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if available) or contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and comply with legal obligations. The retention period may vary depending on factors such as the nature of the data and the purpose for which it was collected.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

7.1. Third-Party Service Providers

We may engage third-party companies or individuals to facilitate our services, provide service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Site is used. These third parties are only given access to the personal data they need to perform specific tasks on our behalf, and they are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

7.3. Business Transfers

If AllGastronomy.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice if your data becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

7.4. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including using secure servers, encrypting data when appropriate, and limiting access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee its absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect it.

9. Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  1. Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask us to delete your personal data under certain conditions.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
  5. Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or have it transferred to another data controller.
  6. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
  7. Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You can request not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling.
  8. Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for a specific processing activity, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence within the EU if you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you become aware that a child has provided personal data to us without parental consent, please contact us at [email protected]. We will take steps to delete such information as soon as reasonably practicable.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. When we do so, we will post the updated policy on this page and indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us: