Last updated: November 5, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kiersten Eats (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, kiersteneats.com (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Data automatically collected through cookies, analytics, and advertising technologies, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring websites.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve website content, design, and performance
- Communicate with you (e.g., send newsletters, respond to inquiries)
- Monitor and analyze website traffic through Google Analytics
- Display personalized ads through Google AdSense
- Track affiliate link performance through Amazon Associates
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics – for understanding how users interact with our Site
- Google AdSense – for serving relevant advertisements
- Amazon Associates Program – for tracking affiliate link performance
Each service may use its own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies. To learn more about how Google AdSense uses user information, click here.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list via Kit, we may send newsletters and updates about new recipes, articles, or features. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
We do not share your email address with third parties except as necessary to operate our email service provider.
6. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Kiersten Eats participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more about the Amazon Associates Program here.
7. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no internet transmission is completely secure.
8. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- To request access to or correction of your personal data
- To request deletion of your personal information
- To opt out of cookies or targeted advertising
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at kiersten at kiersteneats dot com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Kiersten Eats: kiersten at kiersteneats dot com