Effective Date: November 29, 2025
At cozydishdaily.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy are among our top priorities.
This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, process, and store personal data from users located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Website: https://cozydishdaily.com/
Owner & Data Controller: Brenda, Founder of Daily Fresh Dish
Email: Contact@cozydishdaily.com
We are the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide Directly
- Name and email address (when you subscribe, comment, or contact us)
- Any information you share voluntarily in forms or communication
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Device type (mobile, tablet, or desktop)
- Location (approximate—city/country)
- Referring website URLs
- Website usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and click behavior
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters, recipe updates, or wellness content (with your consent)
- To respond to messages, comments, and contact form inquiries
- To improve website performance, content quality, and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- To personalize your browsing experience (only with cookie consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – When you subscribe, contact us, or accept cookies
- Legitimate Interest – For analytics, security, and website optimization
- Legal Obligation – When required to comply with applicable laws
- Contractual Necessity – When fulfilling a specific request or service
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request data portability (copy of your data in usable format)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Contact@cozydishdaily.com
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers to help operate the website, including:
- Email newsletter providers (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit)
- Web hosting and security providers
- Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Legal or regulatory bodies (only when required by law)
All third-party partners are GDPR-compliant and handle your data securely.
8. Cookies and Tracking
8.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
- Marketing/Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals and shopping activity
8.2 Managing Cookies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.
A full Cookie Policy is available separately.
9. International Data Transfers
Since we operate from the United States, your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Secure HTTPS encryption
10. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL (HTTPS) encryption
- Firewalls and malware monitoring
- Secure hosting and access controls
- Regular security maintenance
While we follow best practices, no online system is 100% secure. By using our Website, you accept this risk.
11. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or GDPR-related requests, please contact us:
📧 Email: Contact@cozydishdaily.com
🌐 Contact Page: https://cozydishdaily.com/contact/