Last Updated: 26/03/2025
At YummyExplorers.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, in full accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This statement explains your rights as a data subject and outlines how we collect, use, protect, and provide access to your data.
1. What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework established by the European Union to ensure the protection of personal data and privacy for individuals within the EU and EEA.
It applies to any website or business that processes data of individuals located in the EU, regardless of where the business is based.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yummyexplorers.com
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We only collect and process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, which includes:
Consent – when you opt in to our newsletter or cookies
Contractual necessity – to fulfill services you request
Legal obligation – when required by applicable laws
Legitimate interest – to improve our site and offer relevant content
4. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You may request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
Right to Restrict Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object: You may object to processing for direct marketing or profiling
Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent
Right to Lodge a Complaint: With a data protection authority in your country
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
5. Data Collection
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Name and email (for newsletter signup)
IP address and location (for analytics, ads, and security)
Browser and device data (for website optimization)
Consent preferences (through our cookie banner)
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you and necessary.
6. Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside the EU (e.g., the United States). We ensure all data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with service providers
Encryption and security protocols
7. Third-Party Processors
We use trusted third-party services to help operate our site and manage data. These may include:
Google Analytics (analytics)
Google Ads / AdSense (advertising)
Meta Pixel (advertising)
Mailchimp (email marketing)
Cloudflare (security and CDN)
Each third-party provider adheres to GDPR or has implemented adequate safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law. If you request deletion, your data will be removed unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
9. Cookies and Consent
We use cookies to:
Enhance user experience
Track site performance and usage
Serve personalized content and ads
You will be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner upon your first visit to manage your preferences in accordance with GDPR.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
10. Security Measures
We take data protection seriously and use a combination of:
SSL encryption
Firewalls and monitoring tools
Secure server hosting
Data minimization practices
However, no system is 100% secure, and users are encouraged to take standard precautions when browsing.
11. Changes to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Statement at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
12. Contact Us
To make a GDPR request or ask any privacy-related questions, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yummyexplorers.com
