Last updated: June 14, 2026
Effective date: February 26, 2026
Welcome to Kitchen Chums (accessible at https://kitchenchums.com).
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are a small curation blog run by two kitchen enthusiasts, and we handle your data with care and transparency.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
WHO WE ARE
Kitchen Chums is a curation blog focused on kitchen products, gift ideas, and inspiration. We are based in United States and operate as a small passion project.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: levertcyprien@gmail.com
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following categories of information:
A) INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE DIRECTLY:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Name (optional, if you contact us)
- Comments or messages you send through our contact form
- Any other information you voluntarily share
B) INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- General location (country / region — not precise location)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C) INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES:
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Advertising and affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, etc.)
- Social media platforms (Pinterest, if you reach us from there)
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed)
- To respond to your inquiries and comments
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior (anonymized)
- To track affiliate link performance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
We do NOT sell your personal information. We do NOT use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR — EU/UK VISITORS)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
CONSENT: For cookies (non-essential), newsletters, and marketing communications.
LEGITIMATE INTEREST: For analytics, website security, and improving our services.
LEGAL OBLIGATION: When required by applicable law.
You can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for full details.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner displayed on our site or via your browser settings.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information with the following third parties:
SERVICE PROVIDERS: Hostinger, email service Gmail, analytics Google Analytics.
AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks (only anonymized click data — they do NOT receive your personal details from us).
LEGAL AUTHORITIES: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
BUSINESS TRANSFERS: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified).
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our website is hosted in United States. If you access our site from outside this region, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.
For EU/UK visitors: We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers to countries outside the EEA.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: up to 24 months
- Analytics data: anonymized and retained per Google Analytics defaults (typically 14 months)
- Cookies: durations vary (see Cookie Policy)
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION, YOU MAY HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
▶ FOR EU/UK RESIDENTS (GDPR):
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data
- Protection Authority
▶ FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (CCPA / CPRA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do NOT sell your data)
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
- Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: levertcyprien@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY (COPPA COMPLIANCE)
Our website is NOT directed to children under the age of.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at levertcyprien@gmail.com and we will delete such information promptly.
DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption (SSL certificate)
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security updates
However, no online system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website contains links to third-party websites (including affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
“DO NOT TRACK” SIGNALS
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature.
Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals, so we do not respond to them.
However, you can manage cookies and tracking through our cookie banner.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: levertcyprien@gmail.com
- Website: https://kitchenchums.com/
Thank you for trusting us with your data. We genuinely appreciate it.
— The Kitchen chums Team