GDPR Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

At GoCookDaily.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy are top priorities.
This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data from visitors in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Website: https://gocookdaily.com/
Owner & Data Controller: Linda, Founder of GoCookDaily
Email: [email protected]

We are responsible for the personal data collected through this website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may process the following categories of personal data:

Contact Data

  • Name
  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions, comments, or contact forms)

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Approximate geographic location

Usage Data

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click behavior
  • Scroll depth

Device Data

  • Device type such as desktop, tablet, or mobile

Some of this information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in order to:

  • Send newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to comments, questions, and feedback
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
  • Personalize website content and browsing experience (with cookie consent)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent
For example when you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.

Legitimate Interest
For analytics, improving the website, and maintaining security.

Legal Obligation
When required by applicable laws or regulations.

Contractual Necessity
When processing data needed to respond to a request or service initiated by the user.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (such as unsubscribing from emails)
  • Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

We will respond within the timeframes required under GDPR regulations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent personal data.

However, we may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate our website, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (such as ConvertKit or MailerLite)
  • Web hosting services
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

These third parties operate under agreements ensuring secure and lawful data processing.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze visitor behavior.

Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality.

Non-Essential Cookies
Used for analytics, personalization, and affiliate tracking (only with your consent).

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.

A separate Cookie Policy may provide more detailed information.

9. International Data Transfers

Because GoCookDaily.com may use services located in different countries, your data may be processed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When this occurs, we apply safeguards such as:

  • European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data Processing Agreements with service providers
  • Secure encrypted data transfer (HTTPS / SSL)

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission system is completely secure.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this GDPR Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Contact Page: https://gocookdaily.com/contact/