This Privacy Policy explains how Old Kitchen Stories (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit this website. By using the site you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
Information you provide. If you submit a contact form, leave a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter, we collect the details you enter, such as your name, email address, and message content.
Information collected automatically. Our servers and third-party partners record standard technical information including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep the site functional, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may then stop working as intended.
Google AdSense and personalised advertising
We display advertising served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and to other websites on the internet. This is commonly referred to as interest-based or personalised advertising.
- You can review and change your ad personalisation settings at Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating vendors at aboutads.info.
Analytics
We use website analytics software to understand which recipes are read and how visitors move through the site. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
How we use information
- To operate and maintain the website.
- To reply to comments, questions, and support requests.
- To send newsletters to people who have explicitly opted in. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
- To measure traffic and improve content.
- To serve and measure advertising.
Sharing information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers who help us operate the site — such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising partners (including Google) — and with authorities where we are legally required to do so.
Data retention
Contact-form messages and comments are retained until you ask us to delete them. Aggregated analytics data is retained for fourteen months.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export the personal data we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To make a request, please email [email protected].
Children
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be announced on the site.
Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].