GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13.05.2025
Website: grandmascheaprecipes.com
Contact Email: contact@grandmascheaprecipes.com

At Grandma’s Cheap Recipes, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, care, and responsibility. This GDPR Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) (“GDPR”).

By visiting grandmascheaprecipes.com, you accept and consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Grandma’s Cheap Recipes is a digital recipe resource offering low-cost, nostalgic recipes that are simple and budget-friendly. We operate from the United States and serve users globally, including visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA).

If you have questions about how we handle your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: contact@grandmascheaprecipes.com

2. Definitions

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, and deletion.
  • Controller: The party responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing personal data (that’s us).
  • Processor: A third party that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website:

a. Data You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name and Email Address – when you sign up for newsletters, leave a comment, or contact us.
  • Comments and User Content – any information you share via public forms or messages.

b. Data We Collect Automatically

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Pages Visited and Time Spent
  • Date and Time of Visit
  • Device Information
  • Referral Source

We collect this data using cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases as defined in Article 6 of the GDPR:

  • Consent – For email marketing and cookies, with clear opt-in options.
  • Legitimate Interests – To improve website performance and user experience.
  • Legal Obligation – When required by applicable laws.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website.
  • To send you email updates (only if you opt in).
  • To improve our recipes, content, and services.
  • To understand how our visitors interact with the site.
  • To protect against spam, fraud, or abuse.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

6. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails containing recipes, tips, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at contact@grandmascheaprecipes.com.

We use third-party tools (such as MailerLite or ConvertKit) to send newsletters. These platforms are GDPR-compliant and process your data only for the purpose of email delivery.

7. Use of Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
  • Remember user preferences.
  • Improve website performance.

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will allow you to choose your preferences. You can modify these settings at any time using your browser.

We honor your consent choices and provide opt-out mechanisms where required.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations. Typically:

  • Newsletter emails are stored until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions are stored for up to 12 months.
  • Analytics data may be stored for up to 26 months in aggregate, non-identifiable form.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see section 10).

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Email Marketing Providers – to deliver newsletters (with your consent).
  • Analytics Providers – such as Google Analytics, to understand site traffic.
  • Legal Authorities – when required to comply with legal processes or regulations.

All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant.

10. Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing – Request a temporary halt on data processing.
  • Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw any previously given consent.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint – With your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@grandmascheaprecipes.com with the subject line “GDPR Request.”

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Firewall and malware protection
  • Access control and authentication
  • Secure third-party service providers

Despite our efforts, no system can be 100% secure. You use the site at your own risk.

12. International Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located outside the EEA. By using our website, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to countries outside of your jurisdiction, including to the United States. We ensure that any such transfers are made under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will delete it immediately.

14. Changes to This GDPR Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated terms.

We encourage you to check this page regularly.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: contact@grandmascheaprecipes.com
Website: https://grandmascheaprecipes.com