Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for EcoKitchenFinds.com
Last updated: May 18, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to EcoKitchenFinds.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information when you visit or make a purchase through our eco-friendly kitchenware affiliate site.

2. Information We Collect

  • Voluntary Submissions
    • Email Address & Name
      When you contact us via form, we collect your name and email to deliver updates, promotions, or respond to inquiries.
  • Automatically Collected Data
    • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
    • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, local storage) to remember your preferences and analyze site usage via Google Analytics (or similar).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide & Improve Services: Respond to inquiries and enhance site features.
  • Marketing & Promotions: Potentially send you eco-friendly product recommendations and affiliate offers (you can opt-out at any time).
  • Analytics & Research: Understand user behavior, optimize content, and track performance metrics.
  • Legal Compliance & Security: Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with applicable laws.

4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Partners

  • We participate in various affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, Caraway, Blueland). When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Third-Party Sites: Our site may link to external sites (for product pages, payment gateways, social media). We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies directly.

5. Cookies & Tracking

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session cookies).
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns (via Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Collect information for personalized ads/offers.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may then be unavailable.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscribers’ data is deleted upon unsubscribing.

7. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by emailing us using the contact form.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
  • Do Not Track: Our site does not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals but you may disable cookies as described above.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we’ve accidentally collected such information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures (encryption, secure servers) to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure—please exercise caution.

10. International Transfers
If you’re outside the U.S., please note that we operate servers in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S., where our data practices apply.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please use our Contact Form on EcoKitchenFinds.com