Privacy Policy for Blanchly

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Blanchly ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or utilize our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Data: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us directly.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on those pages. This data is collected automatically to help us improve our website and services.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your user experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our content delivery.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To notify you about changes to our website or services.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our website when you choose to do so.
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website and services.
• To monitor the usage of our website.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To send you newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials, provided you have opted in to receive such communications.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We will process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: We may process your personal data if you have given us consent to do so for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: We may process your personal data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data if it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights or interests.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
• For Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your personal data in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
• For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to your location and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including:

• The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@blanchly.com.

Food Blog Risks and Liability Disclaimer

Blanchly provides recipes, cooking tips, and food-related content for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all recipes and food safety information is free from errors or omissions.

By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:

• Allergies: It is your responsibility to ensure that any food you prepare does not contain allergens that may affect you or your guests. Always read ingredient labels and consult with a healthcare professional for allergy-related concerns.
• Cooking Safety: We urge you to practice safe cooking techniques and follow all food safety guidelines to prevent foodborne illness. We are not liable for any damages or health issues resulting from the use of our recipes or cooking advice.
• Dietary Restrictions: The recipes provided on our website may not accommodate all dietary restrictions. It is your responsibility to adapt recipes to meet your specific dietary needs.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@blanchly.com