At Ina Meals (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Google AdSense Terms of Service. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our site.
1. Data Controller Information
- Website Name: Blue Recipes
- Website URL: https://bluerecipes.com
- Email: contact@bluerecipes.com
2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | Email address (e.g., via newsletter sign-up or contact form) |
| Technical / Device Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, cookie data, analytics logs |
| User Contributions | Comments, ratings, feedback, or images you submit on the Site |
| Marketing Preferences | Your consent status and preferences for newsletters and personalized ads |
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information for purposes including:
- Operating and enhancing our recipes, content, and user interface
- Customizing your experience (e.g., recipe suggestions based on preferences)
- Sending newsletters and update emails (only with your consent)
- Evaluating site traffic and performance via Google Analytics
- Displaying advertisements via Google AdSense using cookies for relevance
- Fulfilling legal obligations, security purposes, and fraud prevention
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on these legal grounds:
- Consent: For newsletters, cookies, and personalized advertising
- Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you request
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site optimization, and security
- Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Services
We incorporate Google AdSense to deliver ads on our site:
- Personalized Ads: Google may use cookies and browsing data to show you relevant ads
- Non-Personalized Ads: Users in the EEA/UK may receive contextual ads with no tracking
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data for performance insights
Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more details about their data use practices.
6. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with hosting, analytics, email distribution, or advertising
- Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal processes or protect rights and safety
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your stored information
- Correction: Ask us to correct incorrect or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request the removal of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object: Opt out of certain processing activities, e.g. marketing
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consents (e.g., for newsletters or cookies)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@bluerecipes.com.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law or business necessity:
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- User Contributions / Accounts: Until deletion is requested or until inactivity for 2 years
- Cookies & Tracking Data: Duration depends on cookie lifespans (see Cookie Policy)
9. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, such as:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure servers and restricted access
- Regular security audits and updates
No system can guarantee total security, but we strive to protect your information to the fullest extent possible.
10. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA or your local region, we ensure compliance by using validated safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or confirming adequacy decisions.
11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Enhancing your user experience and remembering settings
- Serving ads through Google AdSense
- Monitoring usage and performance via Google Analytics
Manage Cookies: You can change your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner at any time.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
13. Contact Us
For inquiries, concerns, or data requests, you can reach us at:
📧 Email: contact@bluerecipes.com
🌐 Website: https://bluerecipes.com
