PFAS-Free Kitchen ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pfasfreekitchen.com (the "Site").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a product suggestion, or contact us
- Form Submissions: Information included in product suggestions, error reports, or feedback forms
- Communications: Records of correspondence if you contact us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, search queries
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
- Referral Data: How you arrived at our Site (search engine, link from another site, etc.)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Payment information (we don't process payments)
- Social security numbers or government IDs
- Precise geolocation data
- Health information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Operate the Site: Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To Communicate: Respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if subscribed), and provide updates
- To Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use the Site to improve content and user experience
- To Prevent Abuse: Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
- To Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from certain sites
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Site. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve our content.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Networks
When you click on affiliate links, our affiliate partners (including Amazon Associates, Impact, and others) may place cookies to track referrals. These cookies are governed by each partner's privacy policy.
Content Delivery Networks
We use Vercel for hosting and content delivery, which may log technical information about your visit.
How We Share Information
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
When We May Share Information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With vendors who help operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you would be notified)
- Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
Your Privacy Rights
All Users
Regardless of where you live, you can:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in each email
- Request information about what data we have about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of analytics tracking
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell, but you can still make this request)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pfasfreekitchen.com.
European Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
We process personal data based on legitimate interests (analytics, site operation) and consent (newsletters, forms).
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Form submissions: Up to 3 years, then deleted
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
- Server logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security reviews
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- For significant changes, sending an email to newsletter subscribers
We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@pfasfreekitchen.com
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.