At Kookgenot.nl, accessible via https://kookgenot.nl, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Kookgenot.nl is a personal recipe blog. The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Site Owner: Mohamed Goussaka (or insert your real name/business name)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kookgenot.nl
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address (when you contact us or subscribe)
- Comments: Data you provide when posting comments (including IP address)
- Newsletter Data: If you subscribe, your email address will be stored securely
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, interaction behavior
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through:
- Direct input (e.g., contact forms, comments, newsletter signups)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Analytics tools such as Google Analytics
4. Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)
We process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To respond to inquiries | Consent or legitimate interest |
| To send newsletters | Consent |
| To analyze site usage | Legitimate interest |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal requirement |
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing via the newsletter.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. This includes:
- Essential cookies (for core functionality)
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies (if we run ads)
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with the following third-party providers under strict data protection agreements:
- Google Analytics – traffic analysis
- Email marketing tools – for managing newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Ad Networks (if monetized)
All providers comply with the GDPR and use your data only as instructed by us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. For example:
- Contact form submissions: 12 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 14 months (via Google Analytics)
8. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object – Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Regular updates and security patches
- Limited data access only to authorized individuals
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
11. International Transfer
If any data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., via Google or Mailchimp), we ensure it is protected under appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a new effective date.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your GDPR rights:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kookgenot.nl