Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Tasty Food iDeas (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website tastyfoodideas.info (the “Site”).
This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) where applicable.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Tasty Food iDeas
- Email: contact@tastyfoodideas.info
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information collected automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and referring URL.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths.
- Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie section below).
Information you provide voluntarily
- Contact information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a recipe, the data you provide (name, email, comment content) is stored.
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes and under the following lawful bases:
| Purpose | Lawful Basis (UK GDPR Art. 6) |
|---|---|
| To provide and maintain the Site | Legitimate interest |
| To analyse site traffic and improve content | Legitimate interest |
| To respond to your enquiries | Consent / Legitimate interest |
| To display personalised advertisements | Consent |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Cookies” in the footer of this Site.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only set with your consent.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements. These are only set with your consent.
For full details, please see our cookie banner and consent tool.
Third-Party Services
We may share data with the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense / Ad Partners — advertising
- Cloudflare — security and performance
- Vercel — website hosting
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months, then anonymised or deleted.
- Contact enquiries: Retained for up to 12 months after your last communication.
- Cookie consent records: Retained for up to 12 months.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@tastyfoodideas.info. We will respond within one calendar month of receiving your request.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption across the entire Site
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls to limit who can access personal data
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: contact@tastyfoodideas.info
Last updated: 16 March 2026