Last updated: March 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to “Epicure – Et pis cure!” (the “Blog”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our Blog at epicure.xiplinx.com, interact with our content (such as recipes, comments, or newsletters), or otherwise engage with us.
By using our Blog, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Blog.
2. Who We Are (Data Controller)
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Erik PHILIPPE, Fredericton New Brunswick CANADA
Email: info@xiplinx.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the email address above.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact and Identification Data: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or contacting us via forms.
- Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other interaction data collected automatically through cookies, pixels, or analytics tools.
- Comment Data: Any personal information or content (including images) you post in recipe comments.
- Newsletter/Subscription Data: Email address and preferences for receiving recipe updates, tips, or promotional content.
- Other: Any additional data you choose to share with us, such as through direct messages or recipe submissions (if applicable).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (special categories under GDPR, such as health data related to dietary restrictions) unless you explicitly provide it in comments or forms. Please avoid sharing sensitive information.
4. How We Collect Your Data
- Directly from you: When you subscribe to our newsletter, post comments, fill out contact forms, or interact with features on the Blog.
- Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics tools when you browse the Blog.
- From third parties: Indirectly via embedded content (e.g., social media plugins) or analytics providers.
5. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes, relying on these GDPR lawful bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Operating the Blog and providing content (e.g., displaying recipes) | Legitimate interests (to run our Blog efficiently) | Serving pages, improving user experience |
| Managing comments and user interactions | Legitimate interests or consent (where required) | Moderating discussions on recipes |
| Sending newsletters and marketing communications | Consent (explicit opt-in) or legitimate interests (soft opt-in where permitted) | Recipe updates, cooking tips |
| Analyzing Blog usage and improving content | Legitimate interests | Using analytics to understand popular recipes |
| Responding to inquiries or exercising your rights | Legal obligation or legitimate interests | Handling data subject requests |
| Complying with legal requirements | Legal obligation | Responding to authorities if required |
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links (this will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Blog uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels) for essential functionality, analytics, and (if applicable) advertising.
- Essential cookies: Needed for the Blog to work (e.g., remembering comment preferences).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing cookies: For personalized recommendations or ads (if used).
For detailed information, please see our [Cookie Policy / link to separate policy]. You can manage preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner. We obtain consent for non-essential cookies where required by law.
7. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
- Service providers: Third-party processors who help us operate the Blog, such as email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google), or comment systems (e.g., Disqus or WordPress comments). We have data processing agreements in place to ensure they comply with GDPR.
- Affiliates or partners: Limited sharing for recipe-related promotions (if applicable).
- Legal authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal data.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or other mechanisms permitted under GDPR.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: As long as the post remains active, or longer if needed for legal reasons.
- Analytics data: Typically 14–26 months (depending on the tool).
After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
10. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights (subject to certain conditions):
- Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
- Right to restriction of processing.
- Right to object to processing (especially for marketing or legitimate interests).
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., your local data protection authority in the EU).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@xiplinx.com. We will respond within one month (extendable in complex cases).
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure (e.g., secure servers, encryption where appropriate). However, no system is completely secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Blog is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the Blog after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please email us at info@xiplinx.com.