Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Craving Sizzle (https://www.cravingsizzle.com and https://www.cravingsizzle.com/nl).

Craving Sizzle respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.


2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:


Craving Sizzle
Rosmalen, Netherlands
Email: hello@cravingsizzle.com
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 98955330
VAT number: NL005363617B55


3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data in the following situations:


When you visit the website

Certain technical information may be automatically collected, such as:

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • device information
  • pages visited
  • referring website

This information is primarily collected through analytics tools.


When you sign up for the newsletter

If you subscribe to the newsletter, we may collect:

  • email address

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter.


When you contact us

If you use a contact form or email us, we may collect:

  • name (if provided)
  • email address
  • message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.


When interacting with website features

Some features such as:

  • voting forms
  • embedded social media posts
  • embedded videos

may collect interaction data.
Embedded content may set cookies from third-party providers.


4. Cookies

Craving Sizzle uses cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to analyze usage.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the website footer.


Functional cookies

Functional cookies are necessary for the website to work properly and cannot be disabled.
These cookies may be used for:

  • storing cookie consent preferences
  • ensuring website functionality
  • maintaining security

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it.
Craving Sizzle uses Google Analytics.
Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on pages
  • device and browser type
  • approximate geographic location

IP anonymization is currently not enabled.
Analytics cookies are only placed after you give consent through the cookie banner.


Advertising cookies (future)

In the future, Craving Sizzle may use advertising services such as Google Ads to show relevant advertisements.
If implemented, these cookies will only be used after user consent.


5. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Some pages on this website contain embedded content from external platforms.
Examples include:

  • videos from YouTube
  • embedded social media posts

These third-party services may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with embedded content.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these platforms.


6. Website Infrastructure

This website uses the following infrastructure providers:

Frontend hosting: Vercel
Backend hosting: Render
Content management system: Strapi

These providers may process technical data such as server logs and IP addresses for the purpose of delivering website functionality.


7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (for analytics cookies and newsletters)
  • Legitimate interest (website functionality, security, and improvements)
  • Contractual necessity (responding to inquiries)

8. Data Retention

Personal data will not be stored longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Typical retention periods include:

  • contact messages: until the inquiry is resolved
  • newsletter subscription: until you unsubscribe
  • analytics data: according to analytics platform retention settings

9. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of incorrect data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at: hello@cravingsizzle.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).


10. Children's Privacy

This website is accessible to users of all ages.
However, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
If you believe personal data from a child has been collected, please contact us so it can be removed.


11. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services used on this website, such as Google Analytics provided by Google, may process or store personal data on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States.

When such transfers occur, they are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Where required, appropriate safeguards are applied, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or reliance on an adequacy decision.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated revision date.