Privacy Policy
Who We Are
KnackKitchen (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website knackkitchen.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Contact email: hello@knackkitchen.com
What Data We Collect
We collect the minimum amount of data needed to operate the site and improve your experience.
Data you provide directly
- Newsletter signup: Email address and, optionally, first name. Collected when you subscribe to the Weekly Knack newsletter via our signup forms.
- Contact form: Name, email address, and message content. Collected when you submit our contact form.
Data collected automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data, including pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, approximate geographic location (country/region level), and referral source. GA4 uses first-party cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information when configured as we have done (IP anonymization enabled).
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for full details on what cookies we use and why.
Data collected by third parties
- Amazon Associates: When you click an affiliate link, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track the referral. Amazon’s data collection is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice. We do not have access to your Amazon purchase data — we only receive aggregated commission reports.
- Newsletter provider: We use [MailerLite / Brevo — insert chosen provider] to manage our email list. Your email address is stored on their servers. Their privacy policy is available at [provider’s privacy policy URL].
How We Use Your Data
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Email address (newsletter) | Send the Weekly Knack newsletter | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Name + email (contact form) | Respond to your inquiry | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Analytics data | Understand site usage, improve content | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Cookies | Site functionality and analytics | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) via cookie banner |
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Your email is stored until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
- Contact form submissions: Stored for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months (our configured retention period), after which it is automatically deleted.
H2 : Your Rights (GDPR & Applicable Laws)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or any jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter).
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@knackkitchen.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For France, this is the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) — www.cnil.fr.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States (Google Analytics, Amazon Associates) and the country where our newsletter provider operates. Where such transfers occur, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the service provider’s compliance with applicable data protection frameworks.
Children’s Privacy
KnackKitchen is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at hello@knackkitchen.com and we will promptly delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data, including using HTTPS encryption across the entire site and choosing reputable third-party service providers. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: hello@knackkitchen.com Page: Contact