Effective Date: 03/20/2025
At Noor Recipes, accessible at https://noorrecipes.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect on May 25, 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal data, as well as your rights under the GDPR.
1.Introduction and Scope
This GDPR Privacy Policy applies to the personal data we collect when you use our website, services, or interact with us. It outlines how we process personal data collected from individuals within the European Economic Area (EEA) and other regions where GDPR applies.
By using Noor Recipes, you consent to the terms of this GDPR Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data as described herein.
2.Data Controller Information
Noor Recipes acts as the Data Controller for the personal information we collect.
Website: https://noorrecipes.com
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the email provided above.
3.Personal Data We Collect
We collect different types of personal data to provide and improve our services. The data we may collect includes:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
You provide us with information directly when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Leave comments on blog posts
- Contact us through email or our contact form
- Participate in promotions, surveys, or interactive features
Examples of data collected:
- Full name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data about your device and browsing activity.
Examples of data collected:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you during subsequent visits.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze usage and improve the website.
- Preference Cookies: Store user preferences for future visits.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly without them.
4.Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes, such as subscribing to newsletters or submitting comments.
- Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as providing requested services.
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary to pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving website functionality, ensuring security, and enhancing user experience.
5.How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Ensuring the proper functioning of our website and services.
- To Communicate with You: Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content if you have opted in.
- To Improve Our Website and Content: Analyzing usage trends to enhance user experience.
- To Respond to Your Inquiries: Addressing your comments, questions, or requests.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements.
6.Data Retention Policy
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws.
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.
- Comments and Contributions: Retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.
- Contact Information: Retained for communication purposes until the inquiry is resolved.
When the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data to ensure your privacy.
7.Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data when required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders.
- In Case of Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
8.International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EEA or other regions with data protection laws, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms, are in place to protect your data.
9.Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have several rights under the GDPR, including:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for specific processing activities, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.
10.Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption: Protecting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Security Audits: Ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data.
11.Children’s Privacy
Noor Recipes does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request its removal.
12.Changes to This GDPR Policy
We reserve the right to update this GDPR Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological advancements, or business practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13.Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://noorrecipes.com
Thank you for trusting Noor Recipes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and responsibly.