Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [10/30/2024]

SimpliTasty (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit SimpliTasty.com. This policy applies globally and includes compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you interact with SimpliTasty.com:

  • Personal Information: Includes identifiers like your name, email address, and IP address, collected when you sign up for our newsletter, comment, or otherwise interact with our site.
  • Usage Data: Includes information on your activity on SimpliTasty, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in marketing. You can control cookies through your browser or manage your preferences via our cookie banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services, including personalization and user experience enhancements.
  • Communicate with you via newsletters, updates, and promotional materials, with opt-out options available.
  • Analyze site usage and trends to improve our offerings and user engagement.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Union, we process personal data based on these legal bases:

  • Consent: When you opt in to newsletters or marketing.
  • Legitimate Interests: For site analytics, improvements, and essential communications.
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where necessary to comply with laws and regulations.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties, as follows:

  • Service Providers: Such as hosting services, analytics providers, and email marketing services. These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

5. Your Privacy Rights

For EU Users (GDPR Rights):

  • Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request data deletion, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction of Processing: Limit how we process your data.
  • Data Portability: Request to transfer your data to another organization.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out at any time where consent is the basis for processing.

To exercise these rights, email us at [your email address].

For California Residents (CCPA Rights):

  • Right to Know: Request details on the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data, subject to exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: While we do not sell personal information, you may opt out of certain third-party sharing by contacting us.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

For CCPA inquiries, please contact us at [your email address].

6. International Data Transfers

We operate globally, which means your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own. By using SimpliTasty, you consent to these transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Despite these efforts, no security method is entirely foolproof, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

SimpliTasty is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at contact@simplitasty@com.