This General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) Policy explains how Green Meal Map (“we,” “us,” or “our”) processes Personal Data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland when they visit https://greenmealmap.com (“Site”).
1. Who Is the Data Controller?
Lauren Miller
Green Meal Map
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Email: contact@greenmealmap.com
2. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following lawful grounds under Article 6 GDPR to process your Personal Data:
| Legal Basis | Typical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a)) | Email newsletter sign-up, optional cookies, comment notifications |
| Contract (Art. 6 (1)(b)) | Providing requested recipes or account functionality |
| Legal Obligation (Art. 6 (1)(c)) | Tax, bookkeeping, consumer-protection laws |
| Legitimate Interests (Art. 6 (1)(f)) | Site analytics, fraud prevention, basic advertising, ensuring network security |
Where consent is the basis, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the legality of processing performed before withdrawal.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Name, email address, IP address | Direct from user; server logs |
| Usage | Pages visited, links clicked, dwell time | Cookies; analytics scripts |
| Device & Browser | Browser type, OS, screen resolution | Cookies; log files |
| Communication | Messages sent via contact forms or email | Direct from user |
We do not knowingly collect special-category data (racial/ethnic origin, health, etc.).
4. Purposes of Processing
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Site Operation & Performance
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Recipe Personalization & Saved Favorites
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Email Newsletters & Comment Replies
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Analytics & Audience Measurement
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Advertising & Affiliate Tracking
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Legal Compliance & Dispute Resolution
5. Automated Decision-Making
We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects per Article 22 GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax records retained for up to 7 years).
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on one of the following safeguards:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers;
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Adequacy decisions where applicable;
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Your explicit consent (Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR) for specific transfers.
8. Your GDPR Rights
Subject to verification of identity, EEA/UK/Swiss residents may exercise:
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Right of Access – Obtain confirmation and copy of Personal Data.
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Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion.
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Right to Restriction – Limit processing under certain conditions.
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Right to Data Portability – Receive data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
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Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time when processing is based on consent.
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Right to Lodge a Complaint – With your local supervisory authority (e.g., CNIL, ICO).
To exercise any right, email contact@greenmealmap.com with the subject “GDPR Request.”
9. Security Measures
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards such as HTTPS, firewall protection, strong access controls, and encrypted backups. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe we have done so inadvertently, contact us and we will delete the data promptly.
11. Cookies & Similar Technologies
See our dedicated Cookie Policy (effective July 4, 2025) for detailed information on cookie use, consent management, and opt-out options.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may amend this GDPR Policy to reflect legal or operational updates. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site or sent via email.
13. Contact
For GDPR inquiries, data-access requests, or complaints, contact:
Lauren Miller, Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: contact@greenmealmap.com
Postal: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
