Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CookSmartly, operated at FixMyKitchen.blog (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We’re committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding that data.

By visiting our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or interacting with any part of our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our site.

Data We Collect

We collect two categories of data: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically through your use of the site.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve site functionality, understand how visitors use our content, and maintain your preferences between visits.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read content or follow affiliate links.

Affiliate Disclosure (Amazon)

CookSmartly is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Our editorial rankings and product recommendations are never influenced by affiliate relationships. Products are ranked purely on performance, as determined through our independent testing process. We have never and will never accept payment from brands to rank their products higher than they deserve.

This disclosure is made in compliance with the FTC’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255) and Amazon’s Operating Agreement.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

• To deliver and improve the content and functionality of FixMyKitchen.blog
• To send the newsletter you explicitly opted into (with easy one-click unsubscribe on every email)
• To respond to questions, feedback, or support requests you send us
• To understand which content is most valuable to our readers so we can produce more of it
• To detect, investigate, and prevent technical issues or abuse of our platform
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any purpose beyond operating and improving this site.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party — full stop. We share limited data only with the following trusted service providers, strictly for operational purposes:

Each service provider is bound by their own privacy policy and our data processing agreements where required by law. We will disclose data if legally compelled to do so by a valid court order, subpoena, or government request.

GDPR & International Protections

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you are afforded additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA respectively.

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of sale (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you’re located, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address in the contact section below.

We will respond to all verified data rights requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law:

• Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted within 30 days
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months for reference, then permanently deleted
• Analytics data: Retained for 26 months on a rolling basis (Google Analytics default)
• Server access logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted storage for subscriber data at our email service provider
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized team members only
• Regular security audits of our hosting environment

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our homepage for 30 days following any significant change
• Send a notification to newsletter subscribers for changes that materially affect how we handle their data

Your continued use of FixMyKitchen.blog after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.