Last Updated: December 01, 2025
RecipeHearts (https://recipehearts.com) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we process it, the legal bases for processing, the security measures we have in place, and the rights you enjoy under the GDPR. If you have any questions or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at gdpr@recipehearts.com.
When you interact with RecipeHearts, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions) and we never request financial details unless you voluntarily provide them for a specific service.
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
We rely on the following lawful bases under the GDPR:
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:
We employ a range of technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data:
While we strive to protect your information, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100 % secure.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data. Each right is accompanied by a Bootstrap icon for quick reference.
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, along with information about how we process it. This includes the purposes of processing, categories of data, and any recipients.
If any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct or complete it without undue delay.
You may request the deletion of your personal data where the legal basis for processing no longer applies, you have withdrawn consent, or the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
You can ask us to limit the processing of your data while we verify the accuracy of the data or while you contest its legality.
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine‑readable format and to transmit that data to another controller where technically feasible.
You may object to the processing of your data on grounds relating to your particular situation, especially where processing is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
How to exercise your rights: Send a written request to gdpr@recipehearts.com specifying the right you wish to invoke, along with any necessary details to identify your account (e.g., the email address used for registration). We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days and will respond no later than 30 calendar days, in line with GDPR Article 12.
RecipeHearts hosts its data on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). If a transfer outside the EEA becomes necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, wish to lodge a complaint, or need further clarification, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
RecipeHearts GDPR TeamYou also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement took place.