Privacy Policy -

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

At kitchenStitch.com (“kitchenStitch”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), operated by Kristy Ray, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website kitchenstitch.com (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with our content related to cozy kitchen moments, comforting recipes, creative ideas, and a warm, handmade lifestyle.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other details when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, contact us via the support email (support@kitchenstitch.com), or participate in contests/giveaways.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we or our third-party service providers may automatically collect:
- Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs).
- Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

We use this data to improve your experience, analyze trends, and deliver personalized content where possible.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

Providing and improving our content (recipes, guides, appliance reviews, cookware recommendations, etc.).
Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests.
Sending newsletters or updates (with your consent, where required).
Personalizing your experience on the Site.
Analyzing Site performance and user behavior.
Complying with legal obligations.

3. Advertising and Third-Party Services (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the Internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to kitchenstitch.com and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit www.aboutads.info/choices/ to opt out of certain third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising.

We do not control the cookies or tracking technologies used by these third-party ad networks. For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

Other third-party ad networks or vendors may also serve ads on our Site. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for details on their data practices.

4. Amazon Associates and Affiliate Links

kitchenStitch participates in the Amazon Associates Program (and may participate in other affiliate programs). We earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate, we may use cookies, pixels, and other technologies provided by Amazon and other advertisers. These technologies allow Amazon and third parties to collect information directly from visitors (such as browsing behavior) and place or recognize cookies on your browser when you interact with our Site or their content.

We disclose this in accordance with Amazon Associates requirements and applicable laws. For details on Amazon’s data practices, please refer to the Amazon Privacy Notice.

Important Note on Affiliate Disclosures: On pages or posts containing affiliate links, we include clear and conspicuous disclosures (e.g., “#ad” or “paid link”) as required by the FTC and Amazon. Additionally, we state: “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Site functionality (e.g., remembering preferences).
Analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics or similar tools).
Advertising and personalization (as described above).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site. We may also use consent management tools where legally required.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email services, analytics) who assist us and are bound by confidentiality.
Advertising partners like Google and Amazon (as described).
Legal authorities when required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of certain data processing (e.g., personalized ads or sales of data, if applicable).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@kitchenstitch.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law (e.g., CCPA for California residents).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States (including from the EU, EEA, or other regions), please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.