Privacy Policy for GaumenGarten

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by GaumenGarten and how it is used. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Introduction

GaumenGarten is a food blog dedicated to sharing delicious recipes, cooking tips, and culinary content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or subscribe to our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using our website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email Address
• Contact Information
• Comments and Feedback

Non-Personal Data

We may also collect non-personal identification information whenever you interact with our website. This may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about your means of connection to our website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized.

How We Use Your Information

GaumenGarten uses the collected data for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To notify you about changes to our website
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our website when you choose to do so
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website
• To monitor the usage of our website
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications, if you have opted in to receive them

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
• To fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• To comply with a legal obligation.
• To protect your vital interests or those of another natural person.
• To perform a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us.
• To pursue our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights or interests.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GaumenGarten uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data in the following situations:

• With service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our website.
• For business transfers in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• With your consent to provide you with information or offers.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful requests for information.

Data Retention

GaumenGarten will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Your Data Protection Rights

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

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• The right to object – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kontakt@gaumengarten.com.

Food Blog Risks

GaumenGarten provides recipes and cooking advice for informational purposes only. It is essential to be aware of potential risks associated with food preparation, including but not limited to:

• Allergies: All ingredients used in our recipes should be reviewed for potential allergens. You are responsible for ensuring the safety of the ingredients you use.
• Cooking Safety: Proper food safety practices should be followed to prevent foodborne illnesses. Always ensure that food is cooked to the appropriate temperatures.
• Dietary Restrictions: Consult with a healthcare provider or nutritionist if you have dietary restrictions before trying new recipes.

Limitation of Liability

GaumenGarten shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the website or the content provided therein. This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to food allergies, health issues arising from the consumption of recipes, or any other issues stemming from the use of the content.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

GaumenGarten may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: kontakt@gaumengarten.com

Thank you for visiting GaumenGarten and for trusting us with your personal data.