FTC & GDPR Compliance
Website: https://www.comfortfooddaily.com
This FTC and GDPR Compliance Statement outlines how ComfortFoodDaily.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) adheres to regulations and best practices regarding user privacy, transparency, advertising disclosures, and data protection in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
1. FTC Compliance
We are committed to full transparency when it comes to any content that may involve affiliate links, sponsored partnerships, or promotional material. In compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we disclose the following:
a. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. These commissions help support the maintenance and content creation of this site.
We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe are valuable and relevant to our audience. All affiliate relationships will be clearly identified in the content.
b. Sponsored Content
If we receive compensation to create content (such as a sponsored blog post), that content will be clearly labeled as sponsored or paid content. We will always provide honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experiences on those topics or products.
c. Testimonials and Endorsements
Testimonials and endorsements reflect the honest opinions, findings, or experiences of the users. However, the results may vary from person to person. We do not make any guarantees regarding the typical results others may experience.
2. GDPR Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we respect your rights and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
a. Data Collection
We collect personal data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a contact or recipe request form
- Leave a comment or interact with the Site
The types of personal data collected may include your name, email address, and IP address.
b. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Your explicit consent
- The necessity to fulfill a contract or request (e.g., email delivery of a requested recipe)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving website functionality and understanding visitor behavior
c. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user based in the EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at derek@comfortfooddaily.com.
d. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
e. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
f. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with our Cookie Policy to improve your experience and analyze website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
3. International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer and processing of data.
4. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our FTC or GDPR compliance, or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: derek@comfortfooddaily.com
Website: https://www.comfortfooddaily.com
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