Effective Date: 10/22/2024
At Tempted by Cookies, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, as well as your rights under GDPR.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is Tempted by Cookies. For any queries or concerns regarding the handling of your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when necessary for the services we provide. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Name: When you submit forms or leave comments.
- Email Address: When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
- IP Address: Collected automatically when you browse our website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track user activity on our site (for more details, see our Cookie Policy).
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed.
- To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email.
- To monitor website performance and improve user experience through analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We only collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary for these purposes, and we do not use your data for any purpose outside of this scope without your explicit consent.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide information.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers, such as:
- Email providers: For sending newsletters.
- Analytics providers: To understand website traffic and user behavior.
These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your data in accordance with our instructions.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us 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 can object to the processing of your personal data in some circumstances, including direct marketing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
7. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For example, if you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email will be deleted from our mailing list.
8. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of your data. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Transfers
If you are located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in a country that does not provide the same level of data protection as the EEA. However, we take steps to ensure your data is protected, including using standard contractual clauses or obtaining your explicit consent for such transfers.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on Tempted by Cookies and to collect non-personal data about site traffic. You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Filing a Complaint
If you believe that we are processing your personal data in violation of GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] to resolve any issues or concerns.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this GDPR compliance notice or the handling of your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]