Last Updated: February 02, 2025
At Friday Recipes, we value your privacy as much as we value a perfectly cooked meal. 😊 We’re committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring that your information is handled with care and in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains:
✔ What information we collect & why
✔ How we protect your data
✔ Your rights & how you can control your information
By using Friday Recipes, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you ever have questions, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help!
1. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of data to improve your experience and provide helpful content:
A. Personal Information
Personal data identifies you as an individual and is collected only when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., signing up for emails or leaving a comment).
📌 Examples:
✔ Name
✔ Email address
✔ Mailing address
✔ Phone number (if provided)
B. Non-Personal Information
This data does not identify you personally but helps us improve website performance and understand how users interact with our site.
📌 Examples:
✔ Browser & device type
✔ IP address
✔ Pages visited
✔ Time spent on our site
How We Collect Data:
📌 When you:
✔ Subscribe to our newsletter
✔ Fill out a contact form
✔ Use cookies & tracking technologies
🔹 Want to learn more about cookies? Read our Cookies Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
✔ Personalize your experience with relevant content.
✔ Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
✔ Send newsletters & updates (only if you’ve opted in).
✔ Analyze site traffic to improve functionality.
✔ Ensure compliance with GDPR & other legal requirements.
🚫 We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Legal Bases for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR, we only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so. The legal bases include:
✔ Consent: You’ve given clear permission for us to process your data.
✔ Contractual Necessity: Your data is needed to fulfill a service.
✔ Legal Obligation: We must process data to comply with the law.
✔ Legitimate Interest: We use data to improve the website & user experience—but never in a way that overrides your rights.
🔹 Curious about how GDPR affects your online privacy? This video by Channel 4 News breaks down data protection laws in simple terms, helping you understand your rights and how your data is used. Watch below to learn more!
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you’re an EU resident, you have full control over your data. Your rights include:
📌 Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
📌 Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
📌 Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – Request data deletion (subject to legal obligations).
📌 Right to Restrict Processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data.
📌 Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
📌 Right to Object – Opt-out of data processing for certain uses (e.g., direct marketing).
📩 Want to exercise your rights? Contact us here.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
Sometimes, we share links to other great websites we think you’ll find useful (like food blogs or kitchen tools). However, once you leave Friday Recipes, we can’t control how those sites handle your data.
📌 Tip: Before sharing personal info on another website, always read their Privacy Policy first!
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies enhance your browsing experience and help us understand what content you love most. 🍪
📌 Types of Cookies We Use:
✔ Essential Cookies – Keep the website secure & functional.
✔ Performance Cookies – Track traffic & user behavior.
✔ Functional Cookies – Remember preferences (e.g., dark mode).
✔ Marketing Cookies – Deliver relevant ads based on your interests.
🔹 Want to control cookies? You can disable them in your browser settings or visit our Cookies Policy for more info.
7. How We Keep Your Data Safe
We take your privacy seriously and use industry-standard security to protect your data, including:
✔ SSL encryption to secure data transmission.
✔ Regular security audits to detect vulnerabilities.
✔ Access restrictions so only authorized personnel handle your data.
🚨 Important: While we take every precaution, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please reach out to us so we can remove the data promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EEA (European Economic Area), we ensure it is protected by legal safeguards, such as:
✔ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
✔ Data Protection Agreements with third parties
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
As Friday Recipes continues to grow, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
✔ New legal requirements
✔ Changes in data collection practices
✔ Security updates
🔹 Any major changes will be announced, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.
📌 To learn more about privacy policies, data security, and online protection, visit www.ftc.gov.
11. Contact Us
📌 Have privacy concerns? Want to exercise your rights? We’re here to help!
Feel free to contact us here or send us a direct email at contact@fridayrecipes.com.
