GDPR

Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant) – FreshPlatez

Last Updated: 10/20/2011

Welcome to FreshPlatez (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use it
  • Your rights under GDPR
  • How we protect your information

By using our website FreshPlatez.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
  • Comments or messages submitted through contact forms
  • Any information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type & version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Personalize your experience
  • Provide targeted ads (only if applicable)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve FreshPlatez
  • To send newsletters or recipe updates (only with your consent)
  • To respond to messages or inquiries
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, website security)
  • Contractual necessity (if applicable)
  • Legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We may share data only with trusted third parties such as:

  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising partners (if applicable)

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and ensure suitable data protection measures.

We do not share your data with unauthorized or unverified parties.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary based on:

  • Legal requirements
  • Service operation
  • Your consent

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • Loss
  • Unauthorized access
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.

7. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of incorrect data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 freshplatez1@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Links

FreshPlatez may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

9. Children’s Privacy

FreshPlatez does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16.
If you believe we have collected such data, contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Union, we ensure:

  • GDPR-compliant safeguards
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequate protection measures

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when updates were made.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

📧 freshplatez1@gmail.com
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