Last Updated: March 09, 2025
Welcome to Star of Recipes. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit www.starofrecipes.com, which operates in the United States.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, and contact details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technology details.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website.
- Marketing & Communication Data: Preferences for receiving newsletters or promotional content.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit a recipe.
- Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies when you browse our Website.
- Third-Party Sources: If you interact with social media features or advertisements linked to our Website.
3. Why We Process Your Data
We use your personal data for:
- Providing and improving our services.
- Sending you newsletters, updates, and promotions (if consented).
- Analyzing Website traffic and improving user experience.
- Complying with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or agree to cookies.
- Contractual Necessity: When data is needed to provide services.
- Legal Obligation: When required by law.
- Legitimate Interest: To analyze and improve our Website.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request data deletion (under certain conditions).
- Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies assisting in Website operation.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law.
We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR and U.S. data privacy standards.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
As our Website operates in the United States, your data may be processed and stored within the U.S. If you are accessing our Website from outside the U.S., you acknowledge and agree that your data may be transferred and processed in accordance with U.S. laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: