GDPR Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

At SaltySpoonful.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information on this website is:

Name: Sam Bennett
Website: https://www.saltyspoonful.com
Email: contact@saltyspoonful.com

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:

  • Information you provide: This includes information you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment on a recipe, or contact us via email. (e.g., Name, Email Address).
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This is done via cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide our services: Displaying recipes, content, and maintaining the website.
  • Communication: To respond to your comments or inquiries.
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters or updates about new recipes (only if you have explicitly opted in).
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site so we can improve the user experience (via Google Analytics).
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud or spam (via tools like Akismet).

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you have given us clear permission to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription).
  • Legitimate Interests: For running our business, analyzing website traffic, and improving our content.
  • Legal Obligation: If we are required by law to process or retain your data.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:

  • Hosting Providers: To host the website data.
  • Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics (to track website usage).
  • Email Marketing Services: If you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Spam Protection: Services that filter comments for spam.

6. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for a specific purpose (like a newsletter), you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@saltyspoonful.com.

8. International Data Transfers
Please note that SaltySpoonful.com may be hosted on servers located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), specifically in the United States. By using our site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@saltyspoonful.com
Website: https://www.saltyspoonful.com