CrunchySaga (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you visit crunchysaga.com, subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content (e.g., comments, ratings), or engage with us on social platforms such as Pinterest.

By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

1) Who is the Data Controller

Controller: CrunchySaga
Contact for privacy matters: privacy@crunchysaga.com

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer. For any privacy questions, please email us.

2) What Is Personal Data

“Personal data” is any information that identifies you or can be used to identify you (e.g., name, email address, IP address, device identifiers, cookie IDs).

3) What We Collect and How

We collect personal data when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter — email address and (optionally) name.

Contact us via email or contact form — your email, name (if provided), and message content.

Leave comments/ratings on recipes or posts — your display name, comment, timestamp, and IP (for anti-spam).

Browse the Site — technical data from your browser/device (IP address, user agent, cookies, referrer URLs, pages viewed, approximate location), collected via cookies, analytics, and similar technologies.

Interact with marketing/ads — if we show ads or use affiliates, ad networks and affiliate platforms may collect data through their tags/cookies.

Social/media embeds — when you interact with embedded content (e.g., Pinterest, Instagram), those platforms may collect data per their policies.

We collect data directly from you, and automatically via cookies and similar technologies.

4) Purposes & Legal Bases (Art. 6 GDPR)

We process your data for:

Providing the Site and features (comments, recipe browsing, contact replies).
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) and/or Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) when you request a service.

Newsletter & marketing communications (recipes, updates, promotions) with your opt-in.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)). You can withdraw at any time via unsubscribe link.

Analytics & performance (to understand traffic, improve content and UX).
Legal basis: Consent for non-essential cookies (Art. 6(1)(a)); Legitimate interests for strictly necessary processing (e.g., security).

Personalized/interest-based ads (if enabled).
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).

Security & fraud prevention (spam filtering, abuse prevention).
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).

Legal compliance (record-keeping, responding to lawful requests).
Legal basis: Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).

5) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze performance, and (if enabled) deliver/measure ads. On your first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept, reject, or manage categories of cookies. You can also change preferences at any time via the banner settings and your browser controls.

6) Sharing Your Data

We share personal data only with:

Service providers (processors) who help us operate the Site (hosting/CDN, email marketing, analytics, anti-spam, security, ad networks if used). They process data under our instructions and appropriate safeguards.

Affiliates and advertising partners (if used) when you click an affiliate link or view/engage with ads.

Authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights/users’ safety.

Business transfers in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to applicable laws.

We do not sell personal data.

7) International Data Transfers

Some providers may be located outside the EEA/UK. Where required, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms (e.g., EC Standard Contractual Clauses) and implement appropriate safeguards.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined above, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type (e.g., newsletter data until you unsubscribe; logs/comments per security/legal needs).

9) Your Rights (EEA/UK)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

Erase your data (where applicable)

Restrict processing (where applicable)

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

Data portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format)

Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing)

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@crunchysaga.com
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If you reside in Poland, you may contact Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO); otherwise, your local supervisory authority.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us to delete it.

11) Third-Party Links & Social Features

Our Site may link to third-party websites or feature embeds (e.g., Pinterest). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review those providers’ policies.

12) How to Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights: privacy@crunchysaga.com

For general inquiries/partnerships: hello@crunchysaga.com
(not for privacy requests)

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site or sent via email where appropriate.