GDPR Policy - dailymealjoy

1. Introduction

DailyMealJoy (the “Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This policy explains what personal data we collect, the legal bases for processing that data, how we protect it, and the rights you have under the GDPR. By using https://dailymealjoy.com, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Email address – provided when you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies – used to remember your preferences, analyse site usage, and improve user experience.
Analytics data – aggregated information such as page views, device type, and referral source collected via third‑party services (e.g., Google Analytics).

No sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions) is collected.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – When you voluntarily provide your email address for newsletters or account creation, you give explicit consent for us to use that data for the purposes described.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – The use of cookies and analytics is necessary for the proper functioning of the website, security, and improving the quality of our services. We have performed a legitimate‑interest assessment and determined that our interests do not override your fundamental rights.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk:

SSL/TLS encryption – All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.
Secure servers – Our hosting environment is protected by firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security patches.
Limited retention – Email addresses are retained only as long as you remain subscribed or until you request deletion. Analytics data is anonymised after 12 months, and cookies are automatically cleared according to their lifespan.
Access controls – Only authorised personnel with a legitimate need can access personal data, and all staff receive GDPR awareness training.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR you enjoy a set of specific rights concerning your personal data. Each right is presented with a Bootstrap Icon for quick visual reference.

Right to Access

You have the right to obtain confirmation that we are processing your personal data and, where applicable, to receive a copy of that data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Rectification

If any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct or complete it without undue delay.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You may ask us to delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, when you withdraw consent, or when the processing is unlawful.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit the processing of your data while we verify the accuracy of the data or the legality of the processing.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance.

Right to Object

You may object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Whenever processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please follow these steps:

Send a written request to our Data Protection Officer at gdpr@dailymealjoy.com. Include your name, contact details, and a clear description of the right you wish to invoke.
If you are requesting access, rectification, erasure, or data portability, please specify the exact data you are referring to (e.g., the email address used for registration).
We may ask for additional verification to confirm your identity and protect your data from unauthorised access.
We will respond to your request within 30 calendar days. In complex cases, we may extend the period by an additional two months, informing you of the reason for the delay.

All requests are handled free of charge unless they are manifestly unfounded or excessive, in which case we may charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Email addresses – retained while you remain subscribed to our newsletter or until you request deletion.
Cookies – session cookies expire at the end of your browsing session; persistent cookies have a maximum lifespan of 12 months.
Analytics data – aggregated and anonymised after 12 months, after which it is no longer linked to an identifiable individual.

8. International Transfers

DailyMealJoy operates within the European Economic Area (EEA). If any personal data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to a cloud‑service provider), we ensure that appropriate safeguards—such as Standard Contractual Clauses—are in place to guarantee an equivalent level of protection.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this GDPR Compliance Policy, wish to make a request, or want to lodge a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

DailyMealJoy – Data Protection Officer
Email: gdpr@dailymealjoy.com
Website: https://dailymealjoy.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We review this policy regularly. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

GDPR Compliance Policy