Last updated: 25/12/2025
At Chinese Recipes Online, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at contact@chineserecipesonline.com.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, Chinese Recipes Online is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
📧 Contact email: contact@chineserecipesonline.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name and email address (when you subscribe or contact us)
- Messages sent via contact forms or email
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and usage data
- Cookie and advertising data (see Cookie Policy)
We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant to operate our website.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when you subscribe to emails or accept cookies
- Legitimate interests – to operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
- Contractual necessity – when responding to user requests or inquiries
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Send newsletters or marketing emails (with consent)
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Serve advertisements via Google AdSense
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access – request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing – limit how your data is used
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability – request transfer of your data
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@chineserecipesonline.com.
We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
7. Cookies & Advertising (Google AdSense)
Chinese Recipes Online uses cookies and similar technologies, including those from Google AdSense.
- Cookies may collect usage and advertising data
- Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve personalized ads
- Users can manage or disable cookies via browser settings
- Users may opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers such as:
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Email service providers
These third parties are required to comply with GDPR and process data only according to our instructions.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with GDPR.
11. Children’s Data
Chinese Recipes Online does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
12. Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: