**General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): How PanPlates.com Protects Your Personal Data**
At *PanPlates.com*, the privacy of our users is a top priority. Whether you’re browsing our recipes, making a purchase, or subscribing to our newsletter, we take the security of your personal information seriously. In compliance with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)**, this page details how we collect, use, and protect your data.
### What is the GDPR?
The **GDPR** is a European regulation that came into effect on May 25, 2018, aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data for citizens of the European Union. It requires companies, including those operating internationally like *PanPlates.com*, to adopt transparent and responsible practices in managing personal data. The GDPR grants users several rights to control how their information is used and imposes strict obligations on companies to ensure its confidentiality.
### What Personal Data Do We Collect?
At *PanPlates.com*, we collect only the information necessary to provide you with an optimal experience on our site. This data includes:
– **Identification Data**: Your name, email address, or other information provided when creating an account or signing up for our newsletter.
– **Browsing Data**: Pages you visit on our site, your IP address, the type of device used, and other technical information collected via cookies to improve your user experience.
– **Transaction Data**: If you make a purchase, we collect information related to the order, such as your shipping address and payment details (although we do not store your credit card information directly).
### Why Do We Collect Your Data?
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
– **Providing Services**: We use your data to process your orders, deliver your products, and allow you to fully enjoy our services.
– **Improving User Experience**: Your browsing data helps us optimize the layout and content of our site.
– **Personalized Marketing**: With your consent, we use your email address to send newsletters, special offers, and information that may interest you. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
### Your Rights Under the GDPR
The GDPR gives you a set of rights that *PanPlates.com* respects fully. These include:
1. **Right of Access**: You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you and how it is used.
2. **Right to Rectification**: If your information is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that it be corrected.
3. **Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)**: You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed, or if you withdraw your consent for its use.
4. **Right to Restrict Processing**: You have the right to restrict how your data is processed in certain cases, such as when you dispute the accuracy of the data.
5. **Right to Object**: You can object to your data being used for direct marketing or under certain other circumstances.
6. **Right to Data Portability**: You have the right to request that your data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, readable format.
### How to Exercise Your Rights?
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at **[email protected]**. We are committed to responding to your requests within 30 days, in line with GDPR requirements.
### Consent and Cookie Management
When you browse *PanPlates.com*, **cookies** may be placed on your device. These cookies help us analyze how you interact with our site and improve your experience. Before installing non-essential cookies, we seek your consent through a dedicated banner. You can manage or withdraw this consent at any time by accessing our **Cookie Policy**.
### Data Security
At *PanPlates.com*, we implement advanced security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. We use encryption techniques when transmitting sensitive information, and our storage systems comply with high security standards.
### Data Transfers Outside the European Union
Your personal data may be transferred and stored in countries outside the European Union. When such transfers occur, we ensure they comply with GDPR standards by using protection mechanisms such as **standard contractual clauses** approved by the European Commission.
### Sharing Your Data
*PanPlates.com* only shares your personal data with trusted service providers, in line with the purposes mentioned above (payment processing, site hosting, newsletter delivery). All of these partners are subject to the same strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
### Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legislative or technological changes. Any modifications will be displayed on this page, and in the case of significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a notification on our site.
### Contact
For any questions regarding this policy or your rights regarding data protection, feel free to contact us at:
**PanPlates.com**
Privacy Department
Email: **[email protected]**
At *PanPlates.com*, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to respecting and protecting your rights and providing you with a safe and GDPR-compliant online experience.