Effective Date: [28/01/2025]
Introduction
Welcome to GainsGourmet.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding the personal data you provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
GainsGourmet.com
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide through our contact forms or account registration.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, page views, and website navigation paths.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter or accepting cookies).
- Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you (e.g., user registration or providing services).
- Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our website and ensuring its security.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website and services.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent).
- To monitor website performance and improve user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email marketing providers).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and are obligated to protect your personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: To analyze website usage and improve performance.
- Marketing Cookies: To deliver targeted advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user in the European Economic Area (EEA), 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: Request the deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms approved under GDPR.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when this policy was last updated.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]