GDPR

Effective Date: 02/01/2025

At Rita Flavors (www.ritaflavors.com), we are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. Data Controller

Rita Flavors operates as the data controller responsible for processing personal data collected through our website.

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided)
  • Account Information: Username, password (if you create an account)
  • Transaction Data: If you purchase anything through our website, we collect order details and payment method (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
  • Marketing Preferences: Email subscription choices, interaction with newsletters or promotions

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services: Ensuring smooth website operation, responding to inquiries, and processing orders
  • To send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
  • To personalize user experience: Displaying relevant content based on user interests
  • To comply with legal obligations: Keeping records for tax, legal, or regulatory purposes
  • To enhance website security: Preventing fraud and unauthorized access

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or agree to marketing communications
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing orders or providing customer support
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve website functionality and security
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with laws and regulations

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission
  • Secure storage with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
✅ Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
✅ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
✅ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data under certain circumstances
✅ Right to Data Portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
✅ Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

7. Third-Party Sharing & Data Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, email service providers, hosting providers
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (to understand website traffic)
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law for fraud prevention or legal compliance

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure compliance with GDPR safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website traffic and performance (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

📧 Email: [email protected]

By using www.ritaflavors.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Privacy Policy.