Last Updated: May 30 2025
Forkful Heaven (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data when you interact with our website, https://forkfulheaven.com (the “Site”).
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you:
| Interaction | Data Collected |
|---|---|
| Subscribe to our newsletter | Name, email address |
| Leave a comment or contact us | Name, email address, IP address |
| Browse the Site | IP address, browser/OS details, device identifiers, cookie IDs |
2. How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Offer personalized recipe recommendations and content
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests
- Send newsletters and marketing updates to subscribers (opt-out any time)
- Analyze traffic and usage trends for Site optimization
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR (Article 6), we rely on:
- Consent – e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter
- Contractual Necessity – e.g., when responding to your inquiries or fulfilling an order
- Legitimate Interests – e.g., improving the Site, maintaining security, and showing relevant content/ads (balanced against your rights and expectations)
- Legal Obligation – when processing is necessary to comply with EU or Member-State law
4. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes above, or to meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
5. Your GDPR Rights
You may exercise the following rights at any time:
| Right | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Access | Obtain confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you and receive a copy |
| Rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) | Request deletion of your data, subject to lawful exemptions |
| Restriction | Ask us to limit processing in certain situations |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing |
| Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format |
To exercise any right, email [email protected] with “GDPR Request” in the subject line. We will respond within one month, or inform you if an extension is needed.
6. Data Security
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures—including HTTPS/TLS encryption, firewalls, role-based access controls, and regular security audits—to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or destruction.
7. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we rely on recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent lawful mechanisms to ensure adequate protection.
8. Changes to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this statement or our GDPR compliance:
Forkful Heaven Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
