GDPR

Effective Date: July 14, 2025

At RaveRecipe.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

1. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, or other details submitted through forms or newsletter signups
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Collected to analyze site traffic, preferences, and enhance your experience

2. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve the functionality of our website
  • Send newsletters or respond to inquiries (only if you opt in)
  • Analyze browsing behavior and optimize user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the site from misuse

3. Lawful Basis (GDPR) & Legal Grounds (U.S.)

We rely on:

  • Consent: For emails, cookies, and marketing communications
  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill a request (e.g., responding to a contact form)
  • Legitimate interests: To improve and protect the site
  • Legal compliance: When required to fulfill legal duties or respond to lawful requests

4. Your Rights

🇪🇺 EU Residents (GDPR):

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability to another service
  • Object or restrict processing in certain cases

🇺🇸 U.S. Residents (CCPA/CPRA and Others):

  • Know what personal data is collected and why
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
  • Correct or update your personal data
  • Limit use of sensitive personal data (not applicable here)

To exercise any rights, email us at: privacy@raverecipe.com

5. Cookies & Consent

We use cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and improve your experience.

  • A cookie consent banner is displayed to allow users to accept or manage preferences
  • You can disable cookies through browser settings, but this may limit some site functionality

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email, analytics tools), under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable laws
  • Buyers in the event of a business transfer or acquisition

7. Data Security & Retention

We use encryption, access control, and other industry-standard measures to protect your data.

  • Data is retained only as long as necessary for the original purpose
  • When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA or U.S., we ensure protection through:

  • Adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other appropriate safeguards

10. Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach:

  • Affected users will be notified as soon as possible
  • We will report incidents to the relevant data protection authorities within the required 72-hour window (GDPR) or as required under U.S. state laws

11. Ongoing Compliance

We regularly review and update our privacy practices.

  • Privacy settings and this policy are reviewed for compliance
  • Staff are trained in data protection best practices
  • We maintain records of processing activities where required

12. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights:
📧 privacy@raverecipe.com

🛡️ RaveRecipe.com is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws in both the European Union and the United States.