Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Consent

At PaulaDiMarco.com (referred to as “The Website”), accessible from https://pauladimarco.com/, the privacy of our visitors is paramount. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information collected and recorded by the Website and how we use it. By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you have additional questions or require more information, please contact us at contact@pauladimarco.com. This Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect and Sources

We collect personal data primarily in two ways: information you directly provide, and information collected automatically through technical means.

• Direct Contact: If you contact us via email, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Newsletter Subscription: If you sign up for our recipes newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your first name.
• Comments and Ratings: When you leave a comment or rating on a recipe, we collect the data you enter (name, email), your IP address, and browser user agent string to detect spam and publish your review.

3. Purpose for Using Your Information (Legal Basis)

We use the information we collect based on several legal bases, including to:

• **Fulfill a Contract:** Provide you with the recipes, articles, and services you request.
• **Legitimate Interests:** Improve our website performance, analyze trends, and personalize the content you see.
• **Consent:** Send you promotional emails (newsletters), which you can opt out of at any time.
• **Legal Obligation:** Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud.

4. Log Files and Technical Data Collection

The Website uses log files as a standard procedure. These files record visits, which is common practice for website hosting. Information logged includes **Internet Protocol (IP) addresses**, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information. We use this data solely for internal purposes such as administering the site, analyzing trends, and tracking user movement for better user experience.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Policy

Like most websites, we use **’cookies’** and similar technologies. These are small files stored on your computer that hold information about visitors’ preferences and the pages they accessed. The information is used to **optimize your experience** by customizing our recipe content and website layout based on your browser type, device, and viewing history. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties and Service Providers

We do not sell your personally identifiable information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers only to the extent necessary for them to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery (for the newsletter), and analytics tracking (like Google Analytics). These parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data. We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).

7. Advertising and Affiliate Links

We may display third-party advertisements and include affiliate links on the Website. These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies (like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content you see. These technologies automatically receive your **IP address**. Note that PaulaDiMarco.com has no access to or control over these third-party cookies. We strongly advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party advertisers for more detailed information, including instructions on how to opt-out.

8. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have specific rights regarding their personal data. These rights include:

• **Right to Know:** The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• **Right to Delete:** The right to request that we delete any personal data collected from you, under certain conditions.
• **Right to Opt-Out:** The right to direct a business that sells personal data not to sell the consumer’s personal data.

If you submit a verifiable request, we have one month to respond. Please contact us using the details below to exercise any of these rights.

9. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• **Right to Access:** Obtain a copy of your personal data held by us.
• **Right to Rectification:** Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• **Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’):** Request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
• **Right to Restrict Processing:** Request that we limit the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• **Right to Object to Processing:** Object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• **Right to Data Portability:** Request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we will respond within one month.

10. Children’s Information and Protection

Protecting children’s safety online is a priority. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and guide their children’s online activity. **We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.** If you believe that your child has provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly urge you to contact us immediately at contact@pauladimarco.com and we will take immediate steps to remove such information from our records.