GDPR

Effective Date: 12/01/2025

Welcome to ZikoRecipes.com, where your privacy is our priority. This GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

GDPR compliance illustration featuring a secure digital environment with a shield and lock icon, representing data protection on ZikoRecipes.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected].

1. Who We Are

ZikoRecipes.com is a food blog owned and operated to provide recipes and culinary inspiration. For the purposes of GDPR, we act as the Data Controller for personal data collected via our website.

2. What Data We Collect Personal Data You Provide

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:

  • Name and Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
  • Comments and Messages: Information you provide when leaving comments or filling out forms.

2.1. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit ZikoRecipes.com, we automatically collect:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type and Version
  • Device Information
  • Pages Visited and Time Spent on the Website

2.2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. For more details, see Section 5: Cookies Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

ZikoRecipes.com collects and processes your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Operate the Website: Ensure smooth functionality and provide a better user experience.
  • To Send Communications: Deliver newsletters, recipe updates, and special offers (with your explicit consent).
  • To Improve the Website: Analyze traffic, understand visitor behavior, and improve content.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, also known as the “right to be forgotten.”
  • Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.
  • Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

5. Cookies Policy

ZikoRecipes.com uses cookies to provide a better user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to:

  • Save preferences (e.g., language settings).
  • Analyze website performance using tools like Google Analytics.
  • Deliver personalized ads through Google AdSense.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note, however, that some features may not function correctly without them.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third-party services to operate ZikoRecipes.com effectively:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic.
  • Advertising Platforms: To serve personalized ads based on your preferences.

These third-party services comply with GDPR and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

8. Data Security

Your data is protected using industry-standard measures, including encryption (SSL) and secure storage. While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.

9. International Transfers

If you access ZikoRecipes.com from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to servers located in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

ZikoRecipes.com does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16. If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will always post the updated version on this page with the effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Thank you for trusting ZikoRecipes.com. We consider your privacy important and are dedicated to protecting it.

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