GDPR Privacy Notice
Last Updated: May 2026
Who Is Responsible for Your Data
RecipesMade.com is the data controller for any personal information collected through this website. If you have any questions about how your data is handled or want to exercise any of your rights, you can reach us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
What Data We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to run this website well. If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email, and the content of your comment. Beyond that, our website automatically collects basic usage data such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, what browser you use, and where your visit came from. This helps us understand what content is useful and improve the site over time.
We do not collect sensitive personal data of any kind, including health information, political opinions, or biometric data.
Why We Process Your Data
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful reason to do so. For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time. For general website analytics and security, we rely on our legitimate interest in keeping the site running properly, as long as that interest does not override your rights. In some cases, we may also be required to process data to comply with a legal obligation.
Cookies
We use a cookie consent tool to ask for your permission before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that keep the site working are placed automatically. Analytics cookies that help us understand traffic patterns and advertising cookies that support our ability to keep this site free require your consent before they are activated. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We work with a small number of trusted third-party services to help us run the site, including Google Analytics for traffic analysis, Google AdSense for advertising, and an email platform for sending newsletters. Each of these providers processes data only as needed for their service and is bound by their own privacy commitments. Where any of these providers are based outside the EU, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure your data remains protected.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your data only for as long as it is needed. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe. Comment data stays on the site as long as the content is published, unless you ask us to remove it. Analytics data is typically retained for between 14 and 26 months depending on the platform. Emails you send us are kept for up to two years.
Your Rights
As someone based in the EU or EEA, the GDPR gives you a number of rights over your personal data. Here is a straightforward summary of what those are.
| Your Right | What It Means in Practice |
|---|---|
| Access | You can ask us to confirm whether we hold any personal data about you and request a copy of it. |
| Rectification | If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it. |
| Erasure | You can ask us to delete your personal data when there is no longer a valid reason for us to keep it. |
| Restriction | In certain situations you can ask us to pause how we use your data rather than delete it entirely. |
| Portability | Where processing is based on consent, you can request a copy of your data in a structured, readable format. |
| Objection | You can object to us processing your data based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing. |
| Withdraw Consent | Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting anything that happened before. |
To exercise any of these rights, simply get in touch using the contact details below. We will respond within 30 days.
The Right to Complain
If you believe we have handled your personal data incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. A full list of EU supervisory authorities can be found at edpb.europa.eu. We would always prefer to resolve any concerns directly, so please feel free to contact us first.
Children
RecipesMade.com is not aimed at children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this notice from time to time as our practices change or regulations are updated. The most recent version will always be available on this page with the date it was last revised. Continued use of the site after any update means you accept the revised notice.
Contact Us
For any data protection questions or requests, please reach out.
By email: contact@recipesmade.com
Contact page: RecipesMade.com/contact