GDPR Compliance Policy

Last Updated: April 03, 2026

1. Introduction

Cookingladle (hereafter referred to as “Cookingladle”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, customers, and website visitors. This GDPR Compliance Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and relevant UK data protection legislation.

2. Personal Data We Collect

When you interact with our website cookingladle.com, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Email addresses: Collected when you sign up for newsletters, register for cooking classes, or create an account.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use first‑party cookies to remember your preferences, session identifiers, and to provide a personalised user experience. Third‑party cookies from Google Analytics and other partners may also be set to collect anonymous usage data.
• Analytics Data: We gather aggregated information about how visitors use our site, such as page views, time spent, and navigation paths. This data helps us improve content, user experience, and marketing effectiveness.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under two primary legal bases:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications, participate in surveys, or provide feedback, we rely on your consent. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Legitimate Interest: We process data necessary for the operation of our website, such as maintaining user accounts, improving services, and analysing traffic patterns. We conduct a legitimate interest assessment to ensure that our interests do not override your fundamental rights.

4. Data Protection Measures

We employ industry‑standard technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data:

• SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.
• Secure Server Infrastructure: Our hosting environment is hosted on reputable cloud platforms with regular security audits and penetration testing.
• Access Controls: Personal data is only accessible to authorised staff who require it to perform their job responsibilities.
• Limited Retention: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. Each right is illustrated with an icon for quick reference.

Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide you with a concise, intelligible summary of the data, the purposes for processing, and the categories of recipients.

Right to Rectification

If any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct or update it promptly.

Right to Erasure

Also known as the “right to be forgotten”, you may ask us to delete your personal data, provided there are no legal or legitimate reasons to retain it.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data, for example, if you contest its accuracy or if the processing is unlawful.

Right to Data Portability

You may receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine‑readable format, and transfer it to another controller if technically feasible.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing, profiling, or other purposes that are not strictly necessary for our legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

If you have given us consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us using one of the following methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: Cookingladle Ltd., 123 Foodie Lane, London, UK, W1J 5LL

When contacting us, please provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity and locate the personal data in question. This may include your full name, email address, account number, or any other identifying details. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, unless we need additional time to verify your identity or to comply with other legal obligations. In such cases, we will inform you of the delay and the expected completion date.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the shortest period necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected. Typical retention periods are:

• Email addresses: up to 5 years after the last interaction, unless you request deletion sooner.
• Cookies: session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies are deleted after 12 months.
• Analytics data: aggregated and anonymised data is stored for 12 months, after which it is permanently deleted.

8. International Transfers

We may transfer personal data to servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are conducted in accordance with GDPR safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU‑UK Withdrawal Agreement provisions. We ensure that the recipient organisation provides an adequate level of data protection.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance Policy from time to time. Any amendments will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer
Cookingladle Ltd.
123 Foodie Lane, London, UK, W1J 5LL
Email: [email protected]

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently. Thank you for trusting Cookingladle with your personal data.