Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 19, 2024
At American Comfort Kitchen, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
- Submit comments or feedback
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide in your message
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you information you have requested
- Improve our website and user experience
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Communicate with you about recipes, updates, or changes to our services
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic and trends
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, such as web hosting companies or email service providers. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security practices, including:
- Secure servers and encrypted connections
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Privacy Policy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: hello@americancomfortkitchen.com
We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible, typically within 2-3 business days.