GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

At With Joy Recipes, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information from users:

Personal Identification Information (PII)

Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other personal details you provide through registration, forms, or other interactions on our website.

Usage Data

Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on each page.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Small text files and tracking codes used to enhance the user experience, gather information on site activity, and improve functionality.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Personalize and improve your experience on our site
  • Send newsletters, promotions, and marketing material (with your consent)
  • Analyze site usage for improved functionality and content
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right to Access

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request corrections to any incorrect or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can ask us to limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to how we process your data, including for marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

If you provided consent for data processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

Right to Know

You have the right to request details on the categories of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the specific data we hold about you.

Right to Delete

You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions (such as completing transactions or for legal reasons).

Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, if we ever decide to, you will be notified, and you can opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights, such as denying services or charging different prices.

To make a request under the CCPA, please email us at [email protected] or submit a request through our website.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following cases:

Service Providers

With third-party vendors and service providers who assist in running our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, and payment processing), but only as necessary to provide their services.

Legal Obligations

To comply with legal requirements, enforce our site policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of With Joy Recipes, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services to you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience by remembering preferences
  • Track site traffic and usage data
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain features on our website.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can delete the data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

With Joy Recipes
Email: [email protected]