GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy

At GoldenEraRecipes.com, safeguarding your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information provided during newsletter sign-up, form submissions, or site interaction.
  • Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small data files used to enhance user experience, track preferences, and gather analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide a personalized and seamless user experience
  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotions (only with your consent)
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and maintain site security

Your GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you reside in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under applicable conditions
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain cases
  • Portability: Obtain a structured copy of your data to transfer to another controller
  • Objection: Object to specific data processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent without affecting past lawful processing

📧 To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you’re a California resident, the CCPA grants you the following rights:

  • Know Your Data: Request information about the categories and specific personal data we collect, use, and share
  • Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data, with certain exceptions
  • Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your data, but if we ever do, you’ll have the right to opt-out
  • Non-Discrimination: You won’t be denied services or charged differently for exercising your privacy rights

📧 To make a request, email us at: [email protected]

When We Share Your Data

We may share your personal information under these conditions:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., email platforms, analytics services) solely for operational purposes
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights and users
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred with the business assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your site preferences
  • Monitor site traffic and user behavior
  • Deliver relevant content and ads

You may manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note: Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data:

  • Encryption for sensitive transmissions
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and software updates

While we do our best, no digital system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly delete it.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or shifts in our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or your personal data:

📧 Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Golden Era Recipes with your personal information. Your privacy and security matter to us.

Last Updated: June 7, 2025