Erren's Kitchen Privacy Policy

Erren’s Kitchen Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Erren’s Kitchen, LLC (“Erren’s Kitchen,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://errenskitchen.com (the “Website” or “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices and rights available to you. This statement applies only to this Website.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you or your household (“Personal Information”).

Identifiers (e.g., name, alias, postal address, IP address, email address, account name, and similar identifiers).
Collected: Yes (e.g., comments, newsletter sign-up, contact forms; IP via logs/cookies).
Personal Information under CA Civ. Code §1798.80(e) (e.g., name).
Collected: Yes (e.g., newsletter signup, contact forms). We do not collect sensitive financial/medical/insurance info.
Protected Classification Characteristics (e.g., race, religion, gender).
Collected: No.
Commercial Information (e.g., purchase history).
Collected: No.
Biometric Information.
Collected: No.
Internet/Network Activity (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked, interaction with ads).
Collected: Yes (via cookies/analytics/advertising tech).
Geolocation (precise).
Collected: No.
Audio/Visual/Thermal/Olfactory, etc.
Collected: No.
Professional/Employment; Education (FERPA).
Collected: No.
Inferences Drawn (profiles about preferences).
Collected: No.

2) How We Collect Information

Directly from you: when you leave a comment, subscribe to the newsletter, or contact us.
Automatically: when you visit the Site (IP, device/browser, referring URL, pages viewed, links clicked, timestamps).
Cookies & similar technologies: see “Cookies & Similar Technologies.”
From service providers/partners: e.g., email service, analytics, advertising partners.

3) Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your browser by the Website. They may be session (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (stay until deleted). Cookies typically do not directly identify you, but personal info we store may be linked to cookie data.

We use cookies for:
(a) Authentication & functionality; (b) Email relevance (if subscribed); (c) Security/fraud prevention; (d) Advertising relevance; (e) Analytics/performance.

Manage cookies in your browser:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
Opera: http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/

Blocking cookies may impact Site functionality.

Cookie Consent (EEA/UK): where required, we display a consent banner and set non-essential cookies only with your consent. You can revisit choices anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer (when available).

4) Advertising

CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

Additional ad choices and controls:

DAA (US): https://optout.aboutads.info/
NAI (US): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Your Online Choices (EU/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

We do not control third-party advertisers’ cookies; their use is governed by their own policies.

5) Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand Site usage (e.g., pages viewed, interactions). GA4 uses cookies and similar technologies. IP addresses may be processed by Google and may be truncated/anonymized where applicable.
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6) Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection. If you opt in, we’ll save your name/email/website in cookies for convenience (one year). Your Gravatar image may display after approval of your comment. Gravatar/Automattic privacy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.

7) Email Marketing (Kit / ConvertKit)

We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our newsletter. If you subscribe, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name, to send newsletters and updates. Emails may include tracking pixels that report opens and link clicks so we can improve content. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails. If you are in the EEA/UK, we rely on consent for marketing emails.

8) Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand user behavior (e.g., time on page, clicks, scrolls) and improve the Site. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect device and usage data (e.g., anonymized IP, device type, browser, country). Hotjar stores this information in a pseudonymized profile and is not used to identify individual users or to match with other data. See Hotjar’s privacy information and opt-out on Hotjar’s website.

9) Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for security and caching. Any personal information obtained by Cloudflare is not shared with third parties and is governed by Cloudflare’s privacy policy.

10) Sponsored Content & Tracking Pixels

We may publish sponsored content in partnership with brands or agencies. Campaigns may include tracking pixels (web beacons) to measure engagement and performance. We do not share personally identifiable information with sponsors in connection with these pixels.

11) Affiliate Program Participation

We may use affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, a cookie may track sales for commission purposes.

Amazon Associates Program. Erren’s Kitchen, LLC participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon uses cookies to track visits for assigning commissions.

12) Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email delivery, analytics, advertising, security). Each provider’s use of your information is governed by its own privacy policy. We may update our list of providers from time to time.

Except when required by law, we do not sell, distribute, or reveal your email address or other personal information without your consent; however, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Site to a third party who acquires all or a portion of our business (e.g., merger, consolidation, asset sale, bankruptcy, or reorganization).

13) Your Privacy Rights

General rights (global): You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and you may withdraw consent for marketing at any time (e.g., unsubscribe link, ad opt-outs above).

EEA/UK residents: You have the right to (i) access your data; (ii) correct inaccuracies; (iii) delete your data; (iv) restrict or object to processing; and (v) lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. If you believe our processing infringes data protection laws, you may complain in your EU/UK member state of residence, place of work, or place of alleged infringement.

California residents (CPRA): In addition to the disclosures in this Policy, you may request that we: (1) disclose categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you; (2) disclose categories of sources, business/commercial purposes, and categories of third parties to whom we disclose personal information; (3) correct inaccurate personal information; (4) delete personal information (subject to exceptions); and (5) limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (we do not collect sensitive personal information on this Site). We do not sell personal information for money. We may share identifiers and internet activity with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may opt out by using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer (when available) or by emailing us. We recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.

Nevada residents: We do not sell “covered information” as defined by Nevada law. Questions: chiefcook@errenskitchen.com

14) Verifying & Appealing Requests

To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity (e.g., by matching information we hold or contacting you at the email on file). Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision email; we will review and respond within the time required by applicable law.

15) Data Retention

Newsletter data (email/name): retained until you unsubscribe or after 24 months of inactivity, whichever occurs first.
Analytics/advertising identifiers: retained per provider defaults and legal obligations.
Comments/account data: retained while published/active and as needed for security, legal, and fraud-prevention.
We delete or de-identify data when no longer needed for the purposes described.

16) Children’s Information

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If a parent or guardian believes we have such information, please contact us at chiefcook@errenskitchen.com and we will promptly delete it.

17) Sale or Transfer of Business

If the Site or substantially all of its assets is sold, merged, reorganized, or otherwise transferred, information we have collected may be among the assets transferred, consistent with this Privacy Policy.

18) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on the Site with the “Last Updated” date. If we make material changes, we will provide a reasonable opportunity to consent where required. By using the Site after changes are posted, you accept the updated Policy.