GDPR Compliance Policy

This policy explains how Cookingbymum (the “Site”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal data in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

1. Data We Collect

The Site collects the following types of personal data:

• Email Addresses: When you sign up for newsletters, recipes, or special offers.
• Cookies: Technical cookies that enable site functionality, remember language preferences, and help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
• Analytics Data: Anonymous data collected via Google Analytics and other analytics tools to improve content and user experience. This data includes page views, time spent on pages, and device information.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your email address or interact with the Site, you give us explicit consent to process that information for newsletters, marketing, and service improvements.
• Legitimate Interest: We use cookies and analytics to enhance the Site’s usability and to provide personalized content, which we consider a legitimate interest that does not override your fundamental rights.

3. How We Protect Your Data

Cookingbymum takes the security of your personal data seriously. Our protection measures include:

• SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS (TLS 1.3) to prevent interception.
• Secure Servers: We host our data on industry‑standard, secure servers that are regularly audited and monitored for vulnerabilities.
• Access Controls: Only authorized staff members with a legitimate need to access personal data can view it, and all access is logged.
• Limited Retention: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

4. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to responding to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

• Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Ask us to limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability – Obtain your data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another controller.
• Right to Object – Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Revoke any consent you have previously given at any time.

5. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights above, please contact us using the details below. We may ask for a form of identification to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone (optional): +44 20 7946 0958 (UK)
Postal Address: Cookingbymum Ltd., 12 Foodie Lane, London, UK, W1A 1AA

When contacting us, please include:

• Your full name and email address.
• A clear statement of the request (e.g., “I would like to request the deletion of my personal data”).
• Any relevant details that help us locate your data (e.g., the date you signed up for the newsletter).

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If we need additional time, we will inform you of the reason and a revised deadline. In some cases, we may be required to retain certain data for legal or regulatory purposes; in such instances, we will provide a clear explanation.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the shortest period necessary to meet the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typical retention periods are:

• Email addresses: 5 years from the last interaction, unless you unsubscribe.
• Cookies: 2 years for functional cookies, 12 months for marketing and analytics cookies.
• Analytics data: 12 months, after which it is anonymised.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Site and, where appropriate, communicated via email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your personal data, you can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Cookingbymum Ltd., 12 Foodie Lane, London, UK, W1A 1AA
Telephone: +44 20 7946 0958 (UK)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights under the GDPR have been infringed.

Last Updated: April 03, 2026