GDPR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2025

Welcome to Hilda Recipes. Your privacy is important to us. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit https://www.hildarecipes.com. By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and policies described below.

1. Who We Are

Hilda Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a recipe blog dedicated to sharing cooking tips, meal ideas, and kitchen inspiration. This policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users of our website.

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal information, depending on how you interact with our website.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us).
  • Comments and Interactions: Any information you post in comments or contact forms.
  • Newsletter Sign-ups: If you subscribe, we collect your email to send updates.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Files: IP address, browser type, referral pages, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance user experience and track website traffic.
  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics collects anonymous user behavior to improve our content.

C. Third-Party Data Collection:

  • Advertising Partners (e.g., Google AdSense) – To display ads, third-party services may collect cookies and user data.
  • Social Media Platforms – If you engage with our content via Facebook or other platforms, those services may track your interactions.

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis for Processing)

Our processing of personal data is based on the following legal foundations:

  • Your Consent – When you subscribe, comment, or accept cookies.
  • Contractual Obligation – When we provide services or respond to inquiries.
  • Legitimate Interest – To improve user experience and analyze website performance.
  • Legal Compliance – If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send newsletters (only if you subscribe)
  • To analyze traffic and track visitor behavior
  • To comply with legal requirements

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help personalize your experience. By using Hilda Recipes, you agree to our cookie policy. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

A. Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies – Necessary for site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand visitor activity (Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies – Used by third parties (Google AdSense) to serve personalized ads.

B. How to Disable Cookies:

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, refer to your browser’s help section.

6. Third-Party Services and Advertisers

We use third-party tools for analytics and advertising. These services may collect and process data as described in their privacy policies:

We are not responsible for how third parties handle your data. Please check their privacy policies for details.

7. Data Security and Retention

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy. If you request deletion, we will remove your personal data unless required by law.

8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access – Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion – Request that we erase your data.
  • Objection – Object to processing for marketing purposes.
  • Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a format that can be easily transferred to another service.
  • Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe from emails anytime.

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

9. Children’s Privacy (Under Age 13)

Hilda Recipes does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us for removal.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or business practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy concerns, please reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hildarecipes.com