Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Website: https://kitchensadviser.com/blog

Kitchens Adviser (“Kitchens Adviser,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as an informational food, recipe, and kitchen guide website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes, in full detail, the types of information we collect, how we use and store it, the third parties we work with, and the rights you have over your personal data.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various categories of information, primarily for improving our website performance, content quality, user experience, and for compliance with legal obligations.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

This includes any information you voluntarily give us:

a. Contact Form Submissions

When contacting us via forms, you may submit:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Message content

  • Subject line

  • Attached files (if applicable)

b. Newsletter / Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our updates, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Name (optional)

  • Date of subscription

  • IP address used for subscription confirmation

  • Device used during subscription (for security validation)

c. User Accounts (If Enabled)

If you create an account or profile on the website:

  • Username

  • Email

  • Profile information

  • Password (securely encrypted through WordPress hashing)

  • Comments or posts made under your account

We never have access to your plaintext password.

d. Comments on Blog Posts

Commenting may collect:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Website (optional)

  • IP address (WordPress default behavior to prevent spam)

  • User agent (browser type)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Technical Data)

Through server logs, analytics systems, and cookies, we may collect:

a. Browser/Data Details

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type (Android, iOS, desktop, tablet)

  • Screen resolution

  • System language

b. Usage Activity

  • Pages visited

  • Landing/exit pages

  • Time spent on pages

  • Scrolling activity

  • Click behavior

  • Website navigation patterns

c. IP Address & Location

We may receive:

  • IP address

  • General geographic region (city-level accuracy or less)

  • ISP information

d. Server & Security Logs

To keep the site safe, logs may include:

  • Failed login attempts

  • Security/risk events

  • Suspicious activity

  • Firewall block logs

This is required for website protection and is kept only for the required duration.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies Used:

1. Essential Cookies

Required for the site to function:

  • Login cookies

  • Session cookies

  • Security cookies

  • WordPress technical cookies

2. Performance Cookies

Used to enhance site functionality and speed:

  • Caching plugins

  • CDN-based performance cookies

3. Analytics Cookies

Used by analytics tools such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • WordPress Stats (Jetpack)

  • Similar tracking systems

4. Advertising Cookies

Used by:

  • Google AdSense

  • Affiliate networks

  • Other ad providers

These cookies may:

  • Track your browsing behavior

  • Personalize advertisements

  • Measure ad performance

5. Affiliate Link Cookies

Clicking on an affiliate link (e.g., Amazon, cookware affiliate networks) places a tracking cookie to record that you visited their site through ours.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various operational, security, analytic, and promotional purposes.

2.1 Operational Use

  • To provide and maintain website functionality

  • To improve loading speed and performance

  • To deliver content efficiently

2.2 Communication

  • Responding to messages, inquiries, or support requests

  • Sending newsletters or marketing emails (with consent)

  • Sending transactional emails (account creation, password reset, etc.)

2.3 Website Analytics & Performance

We use data to:

  • Analyze user behavior

  • Identify site errors

  • Measure content performance

  • Improve search visibility (SEO)

  • Research audience trends and interests

2.4 Marketing & Advertising

Your data may be used to:

  • Personalize ad content

  • Display targeted advertisements

  • Track affiliate link conversions

  • Improve ad and affiliate performance

2.5 Security & Legal Compliance

We use logs and system data to:

  • Prevent spam, fraud, and cyberattacks

  • Ensure WordPress core and plugins function properly

  • Comply with local and international privacy laws

  • Maintain backups and recovery procedures

3. Third-Party Data Sharing & Integrations

We never sell your personal data.
However, we may share limited, necessary data with trusted third parties.

3.1 Analytics Providers

Examples:

  • Google Analytics

  • Jetpack Stats

  • Cloudflare Analytics

Analytics data is anonymized whenever possible.

3.2 Advertising Partners

Examples:

  • Google AdSense

  • Other ad networks

  • Affiliate program partners

These partners may use cookies to:

  • Display personalized ads

  • Track ad engagement

  • Measure campaign performance

3.3 Email Marketing Platforms

If you subscribe to newsletters, your data may be stored in:

  • Mailchimp

  • MailPoet

  • ConvertKit

  • Sendinblue
    or similar services.

3.4 Hosting & Security Providers

Your information may pass through:

  • Web hosting provider

  • CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare)

  • Firewall/security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri, etc.)

These tools may log:

  • IPs

  • Page requests

  • Security events

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement multiple layers of security:

4.1 Server-Level Protection

  • Encrypted HTTPS connection (SSL)

  • Firewalls

  • Brute-force protection

4.2 WordPress Security Measures

  • Regular updates to WordPress core

  • Secure plugins and themes

  • Automated malware scanning

  • Limited login attempts

4.3 Data Handling

  • No plaintext storage of passwords

  • Strict access control to admin panel

  • Regular backups stored securely

Despite robust protections, no system is 100% foolproof.

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: 12–24 months

  • Email subscription data: Until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google default)

  • Security logs: 30–180 days

  • Comments: Indefinitely, unless removed by you or upon request

6. International Data Transfers

Because we use global services (analytics, hosting, CDNs), your data may be transferred to:

  • United States

  • European Union

  • Asia-Pacific regions

  • Other global data centers

We ensure that these services comply with:

  • GDPR

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)

  • Other regional privacy frameworks

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, UK DPA), you may have the right to:

7.1 Access Your Information

Request a copy of your stored data.

7.2 Correct or Update Information

Fix or modify personal details we store.

7.3 Delete Your Information

Request the removal of specific data.

7.4 Withdraw Consent

For newsletters, cookies, or analytics.

7.5 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

Via browser settings or ad networks.

7.6 Request Data Portability

Ask for an export of your information.

We process verified requests within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy Policy

Our content is designed for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under age 13.
If such data is discovered, we delete it immediately.

9. Link to External Websites

Our website contains external links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We strongly encourage reviewing their privacy policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Reasons include:

  • New legal regulations

  • Technical changes

  • Feature updates

  • Third-party integrations

The updated date will always appear at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related requests or questions, contact us at:

Kitchens Adviser
Website: https://kitchensadviser.com/blog