PRIVACY POLICY

LIDIJA’S KITCHEN FZ LLC
Effective as of 10 Dec, 2025

1. Who We Are

This website (the “Site”) is operated by Lidija’s Kitchen FZ LLC, a company registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Registered Office: DQuarters, Building 5, Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE

Email: contact@devourbylidija.com

We operate internationally and may process data from users worldwide.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data in accordance with:

  • UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 – PDPL

  • General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

  • UK GDPR

  • Applicable U.S. federal laws and general global data-protection standards

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described below.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information you provide to us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing/shipping address (if you purchase products)

  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party processors; we do not store full card numbers)

  • Any content you submit (messages, comments, forms, reviews)

B. Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type, operating system

  • Device information

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Site usage data (pages viewed, clicks, time spent)

C. Data from third-party integrations

Depending on your interaction with the Site, we may receive data via:

  • Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo)

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest)

  • E-commerce systems (Squarespace Commerce, Stripe, PayPal)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Send newsletters or updates (only with consent)

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Personalize content or recommendations

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under:

UAE PDPL:

  • Explicit consent

  • Contractual necessity

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests

GDPR / UK GDPR:

  • Consent (newsletter, cookies)

  • Contract (orders, purchases)

  • Legitimate interest (analytics, improving services)

  • Legal obligation

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality

  • User preferences

  • Analytics

  • Advertising (only if activated)

You may control or disable cookies via your browser.

Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. When We Share Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with:

  • Website hosting providers (Squarespace)

  • Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay)

  • Email marketing systems

  • Shipping and logistics partners

  • Legal or governmental authorities (when required)

All partners operate under appropriate data-processing agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside your country of residence.

We ensure safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (EU/UK)

  • Adequacy decisions

  • PDPL-compliant transfer mechanisms

  • Secure hosting environments

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a regulator

UAE residents may exercise rights under PDPL.

EU/UK residents may exercise rights under GDPR.

To submit a request: contact@devourbylidija.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfill:

  • Operational purposes

  • Legal obligations

  • Accounting requirements

Once no longer required, data is securely deleted.

10. How We Protect Your Data

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including:

  • Secure servers

  • SSL encryption

  • Restricted access

  • Data minimization practices

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.

Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:
contact@devourbylidija.com
Lidija’s Kitchen FZ LLC, Dubai, UAE