GDPR Policy

Effective Date: Feb-03-2025

Welcome to My Epic Recipes (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://myepicrecipes.com/ (the “Site”) and use our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our Site.

Table of contents

1. Who We Are

My Epic Recipes is a platform dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary inspiration. We respect your privacy and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.
  • Recipe Submissions: If you submit recipes, we may collect the recipe details, photos, and any personal information included in your submission.
  • Communications: When you contact us via email or our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Newsletter Sign-Ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about your interaction with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site traffic. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters (if you have opted in).
  • To improve our Site, services, and user experience.
  • To analyze Site usage and trends.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for newsletters or cookies).
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you (e.g., providing access to your account).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure the security of our Site.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet our legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers, email services).
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure such transfers are compliant with GDPR and provide adequate protection for your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting My Epic Recipes with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and enjoyable experience on our Site.