Privacy Policy

Introduction

The name Kulinaloca on this page refers to Kulinaloca.com

Protecting your personal data is a priority for Kulinaloca.com This Privacy Policy is designed to clearly and transparently explain how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

As the data controller, Kulinaloca is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We invite you to read this policy carefully to understand what data we collect, for what purposes, and what your rights are.

Data We Collect

When you use the Kulinaloca website, we may collect different types of personal data, including:

  • Identification Information: such as your first name, last name, and email address when you fill out a registration form, contact form, or subscribe to the newsletter.
  • Browsing Data: such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration, cookies, and other tracking technologies that help us improve your user experience.
  • Voluntarily Submitted Data: such as comments, contributions, or content you share on the website.

Data collection occurs either directly through website forms or automatically during your browsing.

Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data collected on the Kulinaloca website is used for the following purposes:

  • Managing subscriptions and communications: to handle newsletter sign-ups, respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms, and send you information and offers related to our services.
  • Improving the website and user experience: to analyze traffic, understand user preferences, and optimize site content and features.
  • Legal compliance: to meet obligations under applicable laws, including those relating to taxation, accounting, and data protection.
  • Prevention and security: to protect the site against fraudulent, abusive, or malicious use.

These data processing activities are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation and, where required, with your consent.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data on the Kulinaloca website relies on several legal bases, depending on the type of data collected and its intended use:

  • Your consent: when you explicitly agree to provide your data, such as for receiving newsletters or participating in contests.
  • Performance of a contract: to manage the services you request through the site (e.g., handling your registration).
  • Legitimate interest: to ensure the security of the website, improve its performance, and provide you with personalized content, while respecting your rights and freedoms.
  • Compliance with legal obligations: to meet applicable regulatory and legal requirements of the publisher.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the legal basis of processing. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.

Data Recipients

The personal data collected on the Kulinaloca website is intended exclusively for the site publisher and its technical service providers or partners involved in the management, hosting, maintenance, and analysis of the site.

These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and may only use your personal data within the scope of the services they provide.

Your data is never sold or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Retention Period

Personal data is retained only for as long as strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations.

  • Data related to your newsletter subscription or account is retained for as long as you remain subscribed or an active user.
  • Data from contact forms is retained for a maximum of 3 years from the date of the last communication.
  • Browsing data and cookies are retained in accordance with applicable regulations, generally for a maximum of 13 months.

At the end of these periods, your data will be deleted or anonymized to ensure confidentiality.

User Rights

In accordance with applicable regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can obtain confirmation that your data is being processed and request a copy.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that the use of your data be limited in certain cases.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data based on your particular situation.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured format and transmit it to another data controller.

To exercise these rights, you can contact the publisher at: contact@kulinaloca.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority (in Estonia, the Data Protection Inspectorate).

Data Security

Kulinaloca implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, alteration, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

This includes using secure protocols (such as HTTPS), regular backup systems, and restricted data access to ensure confidentiality and integrity.

However, despite these precautions, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Use of Cookies

The Kulinaloca website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to remain compliant with legal requirements or to improve our data protection practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a visible update date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of any updates.

By continuing to use the website after changes are published, you agree to the revised terms.

Contact

For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, the exercise of your rights, or for any additional information, you may contact the publisher of the Kulinaloca website at:

contact@kulinaloca.com

We are committed to responding to your requests as promptly as possible.