Privacy Policy for Recipe Finder

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Recipe Finder ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal data when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is [Your Name/Company Name], located in [Your City], The Netherlands. You can contact us at [Your Contact Email Address].

3. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and a hashed password. We use this to create and secure your account. Our lawful basis is the performance of a contract with you.
• Profile Information: You may voluntarily provide a username, bio, and website URL. This is used to create your public profile. Our lawful basis is your consent.
• User-Generated Content: We collect the recipes and reviews you post. This is the core function of our service. Our lawful basis is the performance of a contract.
• Session Cookies: We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and manage your pantry session. These are necessary for the website to function. Our lawful basis is legitimate interest.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for website functionality, such as keeping you logged in (authentication) and remembering items in your pantry. These do not require consent but are explained here for transparency.
• Non-Essential Cookies: We currently do not use any non-essential cookies for analytics or advertising. If we do in the future, we will ask for your explicit consent via our cookie banner before placing them.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You can request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address].

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.