Last Updated: [May 26, 2025]
At WhatToCookSlowCooker.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency is a core priority. This GDPR Policy explains the information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Website: https://whattocookslowcooker.com
Email: C[email protected]
We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information – Such as your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or reach out via our contact form.
- Technical Data – Includes your IP address, device type, browser version, and referring URLs.
- Usage Data – Information about how you interact with the site, including pages visited and time spent on site.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Send email updates and newsletters (only with your consent)
- Analyze site performance and improve content delivery
- Fulfill legal obligations and protect against unauthorized activities
4. Lawful Basis for Data Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – You have given us clear permission (e.g., via opt-in forms).
- Legitimate Interests – For website security, performance analysis, and user experience improvements.
- Legal Obligation – When required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
- Contractual Necessity – When needed to provide services you’ve requested.
5. Data Security & Retention
We use industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and access control to protect your data. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Your data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
6. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectify – Request corrections to any inaccurate information
- Erase – Ask us to delete your data under certain conditions
- Restrict – Limit how we use your data
- Portability – Receive your data in a portable format
- Object – Object to data processing in some situations
- Withdraw Consent – Revoke your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]
7. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or lease your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers – Such as email marketing platforms, website hosting providers, or analytics tools
- Legal authorities – If required by law or to defend our legal interests
All third-party providers are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and monitor site performance. You can accept or reject cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].
9. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful mechanisms.
10. Policy Updates
We may revise this GDPR Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the site after updates implies acceptance.
11. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about your data or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://whattocookslowcooker.com/contact