At Brunchnest, accessible at https://brunchnest.com, your privacy is a priority. This page explains how Brunchnest complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the steps taken to protect your personal information. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your data is collected, used, and safeguarded.

Who we are

Brunchnest.com is a brunch‑focused recipe and content platform dedicated to sharing delicious, inspiring dishes for slow mornings and cozy gatherings. The site values transparency and respects your privacy throughout your visit.

For any privacy‑related inquiries, you can reach us at:

What data we collect

Brunchnest collects only the information necessary to provide you with the best possible experience on the website. This includes:

  1. Information you provide directly
  • Name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions, comments, or contact form submissions).
  • Any information you voluntarily include in messages or comment fields.
  1. Automatically collected data
  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Cookie and analytics data related to how you interact with the website.

Why we collect your data

Your personal data helps improve your experience and maintain smooth site operations. Specifically, data may be used to:

  • Optimize content, recipes, and website functionality.
  • Send newsletters, updates, or relevant promotions, only when you have given explicit consent.
  • Analyze traffic and user interactions through analytics tools to understand how the site is used.

Brunchnest processes personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to the newsletter, submit a form, or accept cookies.
  • Contractual necessity: When responding to your inquiries or providing services you requested.
  • Legitimate interest: To maintain, secure, and improve website performance, content, and user experience, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

Your rights under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by Brunchnest.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances.
  • Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
  • Request data portability of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine‑readable format, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: contact@brunchnest.com.

Cookies and tracking technologies

Brunchnest uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, improve performance, and tailor your experience.

Types of cookies used may include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for core website functions such as navigation, security, and access to certain features.
  • Performance and analytics cookies: Used to measure site usage and visitor trends to improve content and usability.
  • Marketing or personalization cookies (if enabled): Used to deliver more relevant content or advertising based on your interests.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and, where implemented, via the site’s cookie consent banner. Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

How we protect your data

Brunchnest takes privacy and data protection seriously and uses appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, which may include:

  • Encryption (such as SSL) to protect data in transit.
  • Regular software updates and security‑focused maintenance.
  • Limiting access to personal data to authorized individuals who need it for legitimate purposes.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is entirely risk‑free.

Third‑party services

Brunchnest may share limited data with trusted third‑party service providers that assist in operating the website and delivering services, such as:

  • Analytics providers (for aggregated, anonymized traffic insights).
  • Email marketing platforms (to manage newsletters and communication, when you subscribe).
  • Advertising and monetization partners (if used), which may rely on cookies or similar technologies.

These third parties process data only on Brunchnest’s instructions or under their own legal responsibilities and are expected to comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate security measures.

Data retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law, including:

  • Contact and subscription data: retained while you remain subscribed or until you request deletion.
  • Analytics and technical logs: retained for a reasonable period to analyze performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain security.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting Brunchnest, subject to legal or legitimate retention obligations.

International data transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Brunchnest will take appropriate measures to ensure that an adequate level of protection is in place, such as using standard contractual clauses or ensuring that the recipient country has an adequacy decision, where required by law.

Contact us

If you have any concerns or questions about this GDPR Policy or your personal data, contact:

Updates to this policy

This GDPR Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or how Brunchnest operates. Any updates will be posted on this page with the latest effective date indicated at the top. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted will be considered acceptance of the updated policy.