Last Updated: June 10, 2026
This GDPR Privacy Notice applies to visitors from the European Union and European Economic Area. It supplements our Privacy Policy and explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
frenchrecipes.blog is the data controller responsible for your personal data. 📧 contact@frenchrecipes.blog
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Legitimate Interests — for website analytics and improvement
- Legal Obligation — when required by law
3. What Data We Collect
- Contact data: name and email address when you contact us
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site
- Cookie data: collected via Google Analytics and affiliate tracking
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Contact form submissions: 12 months
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
5. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident you have the right to:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of your personal data |
| Rectification | Correct inaccurate personal data |
| Erasure | Request deletion of your personal data |
| Restriction | Limit how we process your data |
| Portability | Receive your data in a portable format |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interests |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time |
To exercise any of these rights contact us at contact@frenchrecipes.blog. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies & Consent
When you first visit frenchrecipes.blog you will see a cookie consent banner. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for the site to function cannot be disabled.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (only with your consent)
- Marketing cookies — affiliate tracking (only with your consent)
7. Third Party Processors
We use the following third party data processors:
| Processor | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate program | amazon.com/privacy |
| WordPress | Website platform | automattic.com/privacy |
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third party processors are based outside the EU. In such cases we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. How to Complain
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Contact Us
For any GDPR related requests or questions: 📧 contact@frenchrecipes.blog
We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.
