Privacy Policy for Joy of Yum
Effective Date: October 16, 2025
Annalisa Mather operates the website joyofyum.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Who We Are
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are:
– Website: joyofyum.com
– Email: artofpresence (at) me (dot) com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data to provide and improve our Website, which focuses on sharing plant-based recipes for health and wellbeing. We do not require user accounts, newsletters, or e-commerce features.
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
– Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
– Usage data: Information about how you use the Website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 for details).
2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may collect:
– Contact details: Name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, racial, or religious information) unless voluntarily provided in communications.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
– To operate and maintain the Website.
– To analyze usage patterns and improve content and functionality (e.g., understanding popular recipes).
– To respond to your inquiries or communications.
– To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping.
We do not use your data for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for advertising.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:
– Legitimate Interests : For operating the Website, analytics, and improvements (e.g., technical and usage data).
– Consent : Where you provide data voluntarily (e.g., contacting us) or for non-essential cookies.
– Legal Obligation : To comply with laws or respond to authorities.
5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it in limited circumstances:
– With service providers: Such as hosting providers, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), or IT support, under strict data processing agreements.
– For legal reasons: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with UK data protection laws.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
– Essential Cookies : Necessary for the Website to function (e.g., session management).
– Analytics Cookies : To understand usage (e.g., via Google Analytics). These are optional and require your consent.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if separate) or contact us. Rejecting cookies may limit Website functionality.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the UK (e.g., to US-based providers like Google), we ensure adequate safeguards, such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements or approved standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or breach. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
– Technical and usage data: Up to 26 months for analytics.
– Contact data: As long as needed to respond, plus 6 years for legal purposes.
Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data:
– Access: Request a copy of your data.
– Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
– Erasure: Request deletion (right to be forgotten).
– Restriction: Limit processing.
– Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
– Portability: Receive data in a portable format.
– Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email]. We respond within one month. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: artofpresence (at) me (dot) com.
This policy is governed by UK law.