1 Overview

Digital Kitchen Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at digitalkitchenguide.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site.

2 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form: Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.
• Newsletter Signup: Email address if you subscribe to our email list.
• Comments: Name, email, and comment content if you post comments on our articles.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4 for full details).
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and browsing behaviour on our Site.
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser version.

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website and improve user experience
• To respond to your contact form messages and enquiries
• To send newsletters if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• To understand how visitors use our Site via analytics
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. They include cookies set by WordPress for session management and security.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5 Google AdSense & Advertising

Google’s data collection is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. We do not control the cookies or data practices of Google AdSense. Advertisers do not pay us to positively review their products.

You can opt out of personalised Google advertising at Google Ad Settings.

6 Affiliate Links & Disclosure

Digital Kitchen Guide participates in affiliate advertising programs including:

• Amazon Associates Program — as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
• Other retailer affiliate programs (e.g. Walmart, Best Buy, Commission Junction partners).

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content. Our reviews are based solely on honest testing and research.

7 Third-Party Services

Our Site may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Privacy Policy
• Amazon Associates — Privacy Policy
• Email Newsletter Provider (Mailchimp / ConvertKit)
• WordPress / Automattic — Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.

8 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help operate our website, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition.
• Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

9 Your Rights

For EU / UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to: access your data, correct it, request deletion, restrict processing, data portability, object to direct marketing, and withdraw consent at any time.

For California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what data is collected, request its deletion, and opt out of data sales. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@digitalkitchenguide.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10 Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us at hello@digitalkitchenguide.com and we will delete it promptly.

11 Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) for all data in transit and take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access.

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and advise against sharing sensitive information via contact forms or email.

12 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13 Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.