1. Introduction
Welcome to AdosKitchen.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website AdosKitchen.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit contact forms, or leave comments
- Account Information: If you create an account (username, password, profile information)
- Communication Data: Messages you send us via email or contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Location Data: General location (city/country level) based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Providing and improving our recipes, cooking tips, and food content
- Sending newsletters (with unsubscribe option in every email)
- Responding to your comments and questions
- Analyzing Site usage to improve user experience
- Displaying personalized content and advertisements
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (for newsletters and cookies)
- Legitimate interests (Site analytics, security)
- Contractual necessity (if you create an account)
- Legal compliance
5. How We Share Information
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Email marketing platforms (like Mailchimp), analytics services (like Google Analytics), hosting providers
- Advertising Partners: For personalized ads (you can opt-out via AdChoices or similar programs)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
Required for Site functionality (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart if applicable).
Performance/Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics). We use anonymized data.
Advertising Cookies
Used by us and third parties to show relevant ads. You can control these through:
- Browser settings
- Ad industry opt-out tools (YourAdChoices, NAI)
- Our cookie consent banner
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email]. We respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or as required by law.
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Indefinitely (with option to delete)
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, contact us immediately.
10. International Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to other websites (recipe sources, ingredient sellers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will change. Continued use after changes means acceptance.