GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

At Savory Bites Kitchen, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website savorybiteskitchen.com.

This Policy complies with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for residents of California.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal information (data that identifies you) and non-personal information (data that does not directly identify you).

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, or contact details when you sign up for newsletters, leave comments, or contact us.
  • Any content you submit, such as feedback, reviews, or inquiries.

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring links.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: Used for personalization, analytics, and advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

  1. To provide services – Delivering recipes, content, and features of the Site.
  2. To personalize your experience – Showing relevant content and recommendations.
  3. To send communications – Such as newsletters, updates, promotions (only if you opt in).
  4. For analytics and improvement – Understanding how users interact with the Site to enhance performance.
  5. For advertising – Displaying targeted ads through third-party partners.
  6. To comply with laws – Meeting regulatory, tax, and security obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your information:

  • Consent: When you opt in for newsletters or cookies.
  • Contractual necessity: To deliver services you request.
  • Legitimate interests: To analyze usage and improve our Site.
  • Legal obligations: To comply with law enforcement or regulatory requirements.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing – Ask us to limit how your data is used.
  • Right to data portability – Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email listed below.

5. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

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

  • Right to know – Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and share.
  • Right to delete – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to opt-out of sale/sharing – You may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information with third parties for targeted advertising.
  • Right to correct – Request correction of inaccurate information we hold about you.
  • Right to non-discrimination – You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To make a request under CCPA, you may contact us at the details provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences.
  • Track traffic and analytics.
  • Deliver personalized ads via Google AdSense, Mediavine, or other ad partners.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

For EU/EEA users, we request cookie consent upon your first visit. For California residents, you may opt out of cookies used for targeted advertising.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share your data in the following cases:

  • With service providers: Companies that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
  • With advertisers/affiliates: To display relevant ads or process affiliate commissions.
  • For legal reasons: To comply with legal obligations or enforce site policies.
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We never sell personal data for monetary value. However, under CCPA, sharing for targeted advertising may be considered a “sale.”

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention is required by law.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the U.S. or other countries. By using the Site, you consent to these transfers.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us to have it deleted.

12. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR or CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us:

We will respond to requests within the timeframes required by law (30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may also be communicated via email or site notification.