Privacy Policy — The Foodellers
Last updated: October 2025
The Foodellers (“we,” “our,” “us”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website thefoodellers.com.
This Privacy Policy is drafted in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable European and national data protection laws.
The Foodellers respect the privacy of all visitors to this website. This Cookie Policy outlines our policy concerning the use of cookies, web beacons and similar technologies. The latest version of this Privacy Policy has been drawn up in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (27/04/2016 n° 679), also known as GDPR in Europe.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is:
GiVe Marketing
c/o Veruska Anconitano & Giuseppe Milo
2. Personal Data We Collect and Process
We only collect personal data that you choose to provide, or that is necessary for the functioning of our website:
- Newsletter: name, surname, email address (via ElasticMail).
- Contact form: name, surname, email address, and message.
- Navigation data: anonymized IP address, browser, device type (via Google Analytics, with IP anonymization).
We do not collect sensitive data or data related to children under 16. The Foodellers is not directed at children.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis under GDPR:
| Purpose | Data processed | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sending newsletters | Name, surname, email | Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) | Until you unsubscribe + 30 days |
| Responding to contact form inquiries | Name, surname, email, message | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) | 30 days after last communication |
| Website analytics | Anonymized IP, device/browser info | Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) | 14 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Website operation & hosting | Technical/functional cookies | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) | Session/functional cookie duration |
4. Data Retention
- Contact form data: max 30 days.
- Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.
- Analytics data: stored for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
5. International Transfers
Some of our service providers (ElasticMail, Google) are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or
- other appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction of processing
- Portability of your data
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent at any time (newsletter/analytics)
To exercise your rights, contact us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
7. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encrypted hosting in Germany (CloudWays)
- Access controls
- Data minimization and anonymization where possible
8. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Cookie Policy — The Foodellers
Last updated: October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Foodellers uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit thefoodellers.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to ensure proper website functioning, improve performance, and provide analytics.
We only use essential cookies (necessary for site operation) and performance cookies (Google Analytics, anonymized). We do not use advertising or profiling cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary cookies
Enable website operation (e.g., WordPress, session cookies).
Legal basis: legitimate interest. - Performance cookies (analytics)
Help us understand how visitors use the website. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization.
Legal basis: consent.
We do not use targeting or advertising cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may come from third-party services integrated into our site (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn embeds). These third parties are responsible for their own cookie practices.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics). You can also change your preferences anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the page.
If you reject cookies, you may lose some performance-related features, but the site will remain functional.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. More information can be found at www.aboutcookies.org.
6. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legislation or technology. Please check this page regularly.