Privacy Policy
Last updated: [PUBLICATION DATE]
At Hidden Flavours Village, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Hidden Flavours Village is an independent food and recipe website operated from Latvia, European Union.
Website: https://flavoursvillage.com
Data Controller: [LEGAL NAME OR REGISTERED BUSINESS ENTITY]
Email: [CONTACT EMAIL]
You can also reach us through our Contact page.
2. Information We Collect
When you contact us through our website, we collect your name, email address, and the information included in your message.
Our hosting provider may also process technical information, such as IP addresses, browser details, access logs, and security-related data needed to operate and protect the website.
You are not required to contact us, but a valid email address is necessary if you want a reply.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to questions, suggestions, and inquiries.
- Maintain website functionality and security.
- Prevent spam, misuse, and unauthorized access.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Under the GDPR, we generally rely on our legitimate interests in responding to inquiries and operating a secure website, or on applicable legal obligations. Where required, we request your consent.
We do not automatically subscribe visitors to marketing emails or use contact messages for advertising.
4. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website may use essential cookies and similar technologies needed for functionality and security.
We do not currently intend to use advertising or optional analytics cookies at launch.
If we introduce analytics, advertising, or other non-essential tracking technologies, we will update this policy and request consent where required.
You can review or change your cookie preferences using the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.
5. Data Sharing and Retention
We may share information with service providers responsible for website hosting, email delivery, maintenance, and security, only as needed to operate the website.
Contact form messages are normally retained for up to 12 months after the last relevant communication, unless a longer period is needed for legal or legitimate administrative reasons.
Technical records are retained according to the applicable hosting and security arrangements.
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where required, appropriate legal safeguards will apply, and information about them can be requested from us.
We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Under the GDPR, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal information, and to request data portability where applicable.
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.
You may also lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija) at https://www.dvi.gov.lv/en.
7. Contact and Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, website features, or legal obligations change.
Any updates will be reflected in the date at the top of this page.
For privacy-related questions, please contact [CONTACT EMAIL] or use our Contact page.