GDPR Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 23, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Farm to Fork Tales! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
Farm to Fork Tales is a recipes website dedicated to sharing fresh, budget-friendly culinary inspiration and resources. If you have any questions about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting comments, or contacting us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies & Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for these purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To send newsletters and updates you have opted into.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content and services.
- To comply with legal obligations under GDPR and other applicable laws.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds to process your data:
- Consent: When you have given explicit permission (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, understand user behavior, and ensure security.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with data protection laws and other legal requirements.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data only with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, email platforms, analytics).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States (our primary operating location) and other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. By using our site, you consent to such transfers, which are protected by standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards under GDPR.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data under certain conditions.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. While we strive for robust security, no online system is completely infallible.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will revise the “Last updated” date above and encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Farm to Fork Tales with your personal data.