FastRecipe – GDPR Compliance Policy

1. Introduction

FastRecipe (https://fastrecipe.us) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our website and services. This GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Compliance Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, the legal bases for processing that data, and the rights you enjoy under the GDPR. If you have any questions or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at gdpr@fastrecipe.us.

2. Personal Data We Collect

FastRecipe processes the following categories of personal data:

• Email addresses – collected when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or submit a contact form.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies – used to remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, and improve user experience.
• Analytics data – aggregated information about page views, device type, browser, and referral source, generated through Google Analytics and other services.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, or biometric data) unless you voluntarily provide it in a support request, in which case it is treated with the same level of protection.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing activities are based on the following lawful grounds under GDPR Article 6:

• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – when you voluntarily subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies, you give explicit consent for those specific purposes.
• Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – we process analytics and technical data to improve site performance, security, and user experience, which are legitimate interests of FastRecipe provided that they do not override your fundamental rights.

Where consent is the basis, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

4. How We Protect Your Data

FastRecipe employs a comprehensive set of technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data:

• SSL/TLS Encryption – All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.
• Secure Servers – Our hosting environment is protected by firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security patches.
• Limited Retention – Email addresses are retained only as long as you maintain an active subscription or account. Analytics data is anonymised after 12 months, and cookie identifiers are deleted after 30 days unless you have opted for longer persistence.
• Access Controls – Only authorised personnel with a legitimate need can access personal data, and they are required to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Regular Audits – We conduct periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data. Each right is accompanied by a Bootstrap icon for quick reference.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please follow these steps:

1. Send a written request to gdpr@fastrecipe.us. Include your full name, the email address associated with your FastRecipe account (if applicable), and a clear description of the right you wish to invoke.
2. Provide proof of identity (e.g., a scanned government ID) to verify that the request is coming from the data subject. This step protects you against unauthorised disclosures.
3. If you are requesting erasure or restriction, specify any particular data you want removed or limited.
4. We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days and will respond with a substantive answer no later than 30 calendar days, as required by GDPR Article 12(3).

In exceptional cases where the request is complex or numerous, we may extend the response period by an additional two months, but we will inform you of the extension and the reasons for it within the original 30‑day window.

7. Data Retention Schedule

FastRecipe retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

• Email addresses – retained while the subscription remains active; deleted within 30 days after unsubscription unless required for legal obligations.
• Cookies – session cookies expire at the end of the browsing session; persistent cookies are set for a maximum of 12 months and are automatically cleared thereafter.
• Analytics data – stored in an aggregated, anonymised form for up to 12 months; raw IP addresses are truncated after 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

All personal data processed by FastRecipe is stored on servers located within the United States. Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure an adequate level of protection.

9. Changes to This Policy

FastRecipe may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement took place.