General Data Protection Regulation

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Policy
Last Updated: [03/02/2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Astro Recipes (www.astrorecipes.com). Your privacy is important to us. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This policy applies to users from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland.

By using our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data as described in this policy.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily

Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
Comments or feedback provided on our website

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
IP Address & Device Information: For analytics and security purposes.
Browsing Behavior: Information about how you interact with our site.

For more details on cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To personalize your experience on Astro Recipes
To improve our content, services, and website performance
To communicate with you (newsletters, updates, or customer support inquiries)
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
To analyze traffic and trends for site optimization

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
Legitimate Interests: To improve website performance and security
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

As an EU, UK, or Swiss resident, you have the following rights:

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 deletion of your data.
Right to Restriction of Processing – Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a commonly used format.
Right to Object – Opt-out of certain types of data processing.
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

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

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request data deletion at any time.

We use Google AdSense and other third-party services that may collect user data. These providers comply with GDPR regulations and require user consent before processing data.

Google AdSense: We use Google’s ad network, which requires user consent for personalized ads. Read Google’s Privacy Policy::https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services.

For more details, visit our Privacy Policy.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We implement strong security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our website uses:

SSL encryption to secure data transmission
Firewalls & access controls to restrict unauthorized access
Regular security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you suspect any data breach, please contact us immediately.

If you no longer wish for us to process your data, you can:

Disable cookies via your browser settings.
Withdraw consent by contacting us at [your email].
Use opt-out tools provided by Google and other third-party services.

For details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Information

For any GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.astrorecipes.com

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you also have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated “03/02/2025” date.

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