GDPR

Last updated: October 1, 2025

At ElsaFlavor.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This page explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We are dedicated to ensuring that your data is collected, processed, and stored responsibly and transparently. We only use your personal information for purposes you have consented to, and we give you full control over your data at all times.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Personal details such as name and email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Communication data, including messages you send via our contact forms or email
  • Usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically through analytics tools
  • Cookies and tracking information to improve site performance and personalize your experience

We never collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided and consented to by you.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver newsletters, recipes, updates, and other content you subscribe to
  • To respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests
  • To improve the functionality and performance of our website
  • To analyze user behavior and site traffic for better content and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases as outlined by the GDPR:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide data (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to deliver a service you requested
  • Legal Obligation: When we must comply with applicable laws or regulations
  • Legitimate Interest: When it is necessary to operate and improve our website, provided your fundamental rights are not overridden

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who are required to keep the information confidential.

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for data processed based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@elsaflavor.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by GDPR.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure that any such transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, or social media plugins) to improve our services. These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and comply with GDPR where applicable.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings and withdraw consent at any time.

10. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data or this GDPR policy, please contact us:

Mia Thompson
Email: contact@elsaflavor.com
Website: www.ElsaFlavor.com