Effective Date: 11 May 2025
This notice outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) when using Elencooks.com.
1. Who This Applies To
- GDPR: Applies to visitors located in the European Union (EU)
- CCPA: Applies to California residents (USA)
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Your name and email address (e.g., when submitting a contact form or subscribing to a newsletter)
- Technical data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., IP address, device/browser type, usage patterns)
3. How Your Data Is Used
Your data is used only for:
- Improving website functionality and content
- Communicating with you (e.g., newsletters, inquiries)
- Anonymous analytics and, where applicable, personalized advertising
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of data tracking or sale (if applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data authority (GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@elencooks.com
5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed for the original purpose it was collected. You can request deletion at any time.
6. Children’s Privacy
Elencooks.com is a food blog intended for a general audience. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
7. Updates to This Notice
We may update this compliance notice as regulations evolve. The “Effective Date” above will be updated accordingly.
For questions or requests related to your data rights, please contact:
info@elencooks.com