Privacy Policy - Gala Pantry

1. Introduction

Welcome to Galapantry.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://galapantry.com/. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience. By using our site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you access the site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with our pages. This *Device Data* includes:

Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and version, and operating system.
Time zone setting and location data.
Information about the pages or recipes you view, the time spent on those pages, and referral sources.

This data is used solely for analytics, troubleshooting, and improving our service.

3. Personal Information You Provide

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us for a specific purpose. This *User Data* may include:

Your name and email address when you submit a comment on a recipe or subscribe to our newsletter.
Any personal details you choose to include when contacting us directly via our email address: contact@galapantry.com.
Data related to any surveys, contests, or interactive features you participate in.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect, both automatically and directly from you, is used for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the performance and usability of Galapantry.com.
To send you the newsletter and promotional updates, if you have opted-in.
To respond to your comments, questions, and support requests.
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

**Consent:** Where you have given explicit permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to the newsletter).
**Legitimate Interests:** Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics, and content improvement), provided these interests do not override your rights.
**Legal Obligation:** Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are used to:

Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode settings, comment form details).
Provide analytics data to third-party services like Google Analytics.
Facilitate a smooth user experience.

You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer via your browser settings.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. We only share information with:

**Third-Party Service Providers:** Partners who host our website, conduct analytics, or help deliver our newsletter (e.g., Google, email marketing platforms). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
**Legal Requirements:** When required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no electronic storage or transmission method is entirely secure. We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, typically as long as your account is active or your consent is valid (e.g., newsletter subscription active).

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
The right to withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis for processing).
The right to object to or request the restriction of processing your data.
The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children’s Privacy and Policy Updates

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Your continued use of the service after we post modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes.