Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Website: ritamugcakes.com
Operated by: Rita
At RitaMugCakes.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679).
1. What Is the GDPR?
The GDPR is a regulation of the European Union that grants individuals in the EU and EEA greater control over their personal data. It sets clear rules on how websites must collect, process, and protect that data.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Approximate location data (not precise geolocation)
- Cookies and usage data (site behavior, preferences, interactions)
- Comments, messages, or form submissions you send us
- Data from third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense
We do not intentionally collect sensitive information (race, religion, health, or biometric data).
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and deliver requested services
- Provide and improve our recipes and content
- Analyze website traffic and performance through analytics
- Display personalized ads via Google AdSense
- Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on these lawful bases to process data:
- Consent : When you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies
- Legitimate Interests : For core site functionality and analytics
- Legal Obligation : When required to comply with laws or regulations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Improve website speed and performance
- Understand visitor behavior for analytics
- Serve relevant ads through Google AdSense
- Remember your preferences (such as cookie choices or language)
When you first visit our site, a cookie-consent banner appears. You can withdraw or modify consent anytime using the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in the footer.
See our full Cookie Policy for details.
6. Your GDPR Rights
If you reside in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
- Access : Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification : Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) : Request deletion of your data
- Restriction : Limit how we use your data
- Portability : Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection : Object to processing based on legitimate interests (including personalized ads)
- Withdraw Consent : Revoke consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email contact@ritamugcakes.com with the subject “GDPR Request.”
We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
Examples:
- Newsletter subscriptions → until you unsubscribe
- Contact form data → until your request is resolved
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools that process personal data, including:
- Google Analytics – traffic and usage analytics
- Google AdSense – personalized advertising
- Email Marketing Services (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo)
- Cookie Consent Management Tools (e.g., CookieYes)
Some of these providers operate outside the EU/EEA. When they do, they use GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.
9. Data Security
We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption site-wide
- Secure servers and firewalls
- Regular software updates and security monitoring
- Restricted data access for authorized personnel only
Despite our efforts, no online transmission is 100 % secure; you use the site at your own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
RitaMugCakes.com does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately to have it deleted.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
Last Updated: September 22, 2025
12. Contact Us
For GDPR-related questions or privacy concerns, please contact:
📧 Email: contact@ritamugcakes.com
🌐 Website: ritamugcakes.com