Effective Date: March 8, 2026
At CookingWithSeraphina.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy are top priorities.
This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data from visitors in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Website: https://www.cookingwithseraphina.com/
Owner & Data Controller: Chef Seraphina, Founder of Cooking With Seraphina
Email: [email protected]
We are responsible for all personal data collected through this Website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Data
- Name and email address (newsletter sign-ups, comments, contact forms)
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location
Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Click behavior and navigation patterns
Device Data
- Device type such as desktop, tablet, or mobile
Some of this information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data to:
- Send newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent)
- Respond to comments, feedback, or inquiries
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
- Personalize content and browsing experience (when cookies are accepted)
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent — Email subscriptions, cookie preferences
Legitimate Interest — Website analytics, performance improvement, and security
Legal Obligation — Compliance with legal requirements
Contractual Necessity — When fulfilling a user request or service
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (such as unsubscribing from emails)
- Request a portable copy of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
We will respond within the timeframe required under GDPR regulations.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent personal data.
However, we may share limited information with trusted service providers who help operate our website, including:
- Email marketing services (for newsletters)
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics platforms such as Google Analytics
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
All service providers are expected to comply with applicable data protection laws.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality.
Non-Essential Cookies
Used for analytics, personalization, and affiliate tracking (only with your consent).
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional details.
9. International Data Transfers
Because our website may operate using services located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred internationally.
We ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with service providers
- Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS / SSL)
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Restricted access to administrative systems
- Regular security monitoring and updates
While we strive to protect your information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cookingwithseraphina.com/contact/