Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01-20-2025

Thank you for choosing Heston Recipes (“we,” “us,” “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://hestonrecipes.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Heston Recipes is a platform featuring recipes created by an AI-powered chef. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, or other contact information you provide (e.g., when you fill out a form or subscribe to our newsletter).
Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Providing and maintaining our Site and services.
Personalizing your user experience, such as offering recipe recommendations.
Communicating with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and other marketing materials (if you have opted in).
Monitoring and analyzing Site usage and trends to improve functionality and user experience.
Complying with legal obligations or responding to lawful requests by public authorities.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting and using your information includes:

Consent: You have given us your consent to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Site, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate our Site, conduct our business, or provide services (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing services). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your personal data confidential.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your personal data when it is no longer needed.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or the UK, you have the following data protection rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to certain processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data of children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us immediately so that we can delete the information.

9. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws different from those of your jurisdiction. In such cases, we ensure that any transfer of your personal data is subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable law.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. By continuing to use the Site after any changes, you acknowledge and agree to the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Heston Recipes with your personal data. We value your privacy and will continue to make every effort to protect it.