Punjabi Food
Privacy Policy
Effective Date – Please add the date here
PunjabiFood.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website www.punjabifood.com (“Site”). This Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable privacy laws.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we process your personal data. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Data Controller and Contact Information
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Punjabifood.com
Contact Information:
Email: info@punjabifood.nl
Address: Stadhuisplein 36, 3012 AS Rotterdam, Netherlands
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at the above email address.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our Site:
Personal Information
Personal information refers to any data that can be used to identify you. The personal data we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (for purchases, donations, or transactions)
Social media account information (if you log in via social media)
Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information refers to data that does not identify you directly. This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on the website
- Referral source
- Cookies and tracking technologies
Special Categories of Data
We do not collect any special categories of personal data, such as health data or information about racial or ethnic origin, unless you provide such information voluntarily in comments or user-generated content.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide services: To deliver the content and services you request, such as access to recipes, newsletters, and event updates.
- To improve the user experience: We use analytics and non-personal data to optimize our website’s performance and user interface.
- To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, or updates. You may opt-out of such communications at any time.
- To process transactions: Your payment information will be used solely for processing your purchases or donations.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your data to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements.
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us for information.
- Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): To fulfill your orders or deliver services.
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To improve our website and offer personalized experiences.
- Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)): To comply with applicable laws.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or delivering services (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors).
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
- Advertisers: We may share aggregated, anonymized data with third-party advertisers to improve marketing efforts, but such data will not identify you personally.
We ensure that any third parties with whom we share your personal data comply with appropriate data protection standards.
5. International Transfers of Personal Data
As our operations may involve data processing in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that your personal data is transferred in compliance with GDPR standards. We will only transfer your personal data to third countries that provide an adequate level of data protection, or where appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request a restriction on how we process your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@punjabifood.nl We may request proof of identity to ensure the security of your data before processing your request.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data or our response to your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or your local data protection authority.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance the user experience and analyze site traffic. These technologies collect information about your browsing behavior and allow us to:
- Personalize your experience.
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising.
- Improve the functionality of the website.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
9. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@punjabifood.nl
- Phone: +31 10 210 4719
- Address: Stadhuisplein 36, 3012 AS Rotterdam, Netherlands
By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
GDPR Compliance Statement
Punjabifood.com is committed to complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and for specific purposes. We value your privacy and work hard to maintain the security and confidentiality of your personal data.