General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

At FoodyDish.com, we value your privacy and are committed to upholding the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), even though our primary audience is based in the United States. The GDPR sets a high standard for data protection for individuals within the European Union (EU), and we believe all our users deserve the same level of care and transparency—regardless of their location.

FoodyDish.com is a culinary platform dedicated to bringing you delicious recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen inspiration. Your privacy and the security of your personal information are very important to us.

📩 Contact Information

If you have any questions about our GDPR compliance or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data when you interact with our website:

  • Name and Contact Information: Provided when you sign up for newsletters or register on our site.
  • Email Address: For sending newsletters, promotions, or responding to inquiries.
  • Usage Data: Including pages visited, recipes viewed or saved, and interactions with content.
  • IP Address: Collected for security and performance optimization.
  • Cookies: Used to enhance functionality, personalize content, and analyze site usage.

🛠️ How We Use Your Data

We only use your data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Such as recipe access, newsletter delivery, and requested content.
  • To Improve User Experience: By analyzing user behavior and website performance.
  • To Personalize Content: Including recommended recipes, articles, or cooking guides.
  • To Communicate with You: About updates, promotions, or responses to your inquiries.
  • To Ensure Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and potential misuse.

Your Rights Under GDPR (For EU Residents)

If you’re located in the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the way we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Opt out of data processing for marketing or legitimate interest purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

🔐 How We Protect Your Data

We take the following steps to safeguard your personal information:

  • Encryption: We encrypt your data during storage and transmission.
  • Secure Servers: Our hosting providers follow industry-leading security practices.
  • Regular Audits: We review our systems and policies regularly to ensure compliance.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized team members have access to your data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and deliver tailored content. For more information, please review our [Cookie Policy].

Data Transfers Outside the EU

If any personal data is transferred outside the European Union (e.g., for analytics or cloud services), we ensure it is protected through GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the EU.
  • Secure and certified service providers.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

📬 Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this GDPR policy or how we manage your data, please get in touch:

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience on FoodyDish.com is both safe and enjoyable.