This Privacy Policy explains what information Verdant Kitchen ("we," "us," or "our") collects when you visit verdantkitchen.example (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
We collect information in a few ways:
- Information you give us directly. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we (and the third-party services we use) automatically collect certain data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and referring site, typically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Information from third parties. Our advertising and affiliate partners may share limited data with us, such as whether a click or purchase originated from our Site, so we can measure the performance of ads and affiliate links.
How we use your information
- To send the newsletter to subscribers and manage that subscription (including unsubscribe requests).
- To respond to messages sent through the contact form.
- To understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve content, navigation, and site performance.
- To serve relevant advertising and measure the performance of ads and affiliate links.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse.
Cookies and tracking technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, analytics, and advertising. This includes cookies set by:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), to understand aggregate traffic and usage patterns.
- Advertising networks (such as Google AdSense or a comparable ad partner), to serve and measure ads. These partners may use cookies to show you ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
- Affiliate programs (such as the Amazon Associates program or similar), to track purchases made after clicking an affiliate link so we can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the Site function, including ad personalization.
Third-party services
We rely on third-party services to run the Site, including hosting providers, email/newsletter platforms (such as ConvertKit or Mailchimp), form-processing services (such as Formspree or Netlify Forms), analytics providers, and advertising networks. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data, and we encourage you to review them.
How long we keep information
We retain contact form submissions only as long as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics and advertising data is retained according to the retention settings of the relevant third-party provider.
Your choices and rights
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us (see below).
- Opt out of personalized advertising through your browser's cookie settings or, where available, industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We'll honor applicable requests to the extent required by law.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and we'll update the "Last updated" date above.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data can be sent through our contact page.