Effective Date: May 28, 2025
Welcome to BBQdest! We’re all about celebrating smoky feasts, BBQ tips, and travel-worthy flavors. Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
Who We Are (Data Controller)
The data controller responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy is:
BBQdest
Email: [email protected]
What Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you interact with us, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
You may provide this information when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
Automatically Collected Data (Non-Personal Data)
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date/time of visits
This data is primarily collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
Legal Bases for Processing Data
We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – For email newsletters, marketing communications, and cookie tracking.
- Legitimate Interest – For improving our website, understanding user behavior, and site analytics.
- Contract Performance – When responding to your inquiries or comments.
- Legal Obligation – If required by law or official authorities.
How We Use Your Data
We may use your information to:
- Improve website content and performance
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Respond to contact requests or questions
- Analyze website usage trends
- Manage affiliate marketing links
We do not sell your data to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use cookies to:
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Remember your preferences
- Customize content
Consent: We use a cookie banner to request your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can update or revoke cookie preferences anytime in your browser settings.
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Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share data only with trusted third parties:
Service Providers
We use external services to support operations, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
These providers process data only as instructed and under contractual confidentiality.
Affiliate Links and Partners
If you click an affiliate link or purchase a product through one, we may receive a commission. Affiliate platforms may track that click under their own privacy policies.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose your data if legally obligated, such as in response to law enforcement or court orders.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to servers in the US), we use appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
How Long We Retain Your Data
We only keep personal data for as long as needed:
- Newsletter subscription data: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: anonymized after [e.g., 26 months]
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the following rights:
- Access – See what personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Erasure – Ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction – Limit how we process your data.
- Data Portability – Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdraw Consent – Withdraw marketing/cookie consent at any time.
- Lodge a Complaint – You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [[email protected]].
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age without parental consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” above. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
Have questions or concerns? Contact us:
Email: [email protected]