Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Contact Forms: If you contact us through our website, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Comments & Feedback: Any feedback, comments, or messages you send us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and operating system.
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Pages Visited: The pages you visit, time spent on each page, and links clicked.
• Referral Source: How you arrived at our Site (e.g., search engine, Pinterest).
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and other technical data.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).

C. Third-Party Information

Third-party services may collect information about you:

• Amazon: When you click affiliate links and visit Amazon.
• Google Analytics: Traffic and behavior analytics.
• Pinterest: If you visit from a Pinterest link.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Improvement: To understand how users interact with our Site and improve functionality.
• Content Personalization: To tailor content and product recommendations to your interests.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests.
• Marketing: To send promotional emails (only if you opt-in).
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and measure Site performance.
• Affiliate Program: To track clicks on affiliate links and monitor traffic for commission purposes.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., security, navigation).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site (Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Cookies: Track affiliate link clicks for commission tracking.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Disable cookies entirely

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and user experience.

4. Third-Party Services & Integrations

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about Site usage. Google Analytics stores cookies on your device and collects data about your browsing behavior. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Amazon Associates Program

When you click on Amazon affiliate links, you are directed to Amazon.com. Amazon's cookies track your purchases for affiliate commission purposes. Review Amazon's Privacy Policy.

Pinterest

If you visit from a Pinterest link, Pinterest may collect information about your referral and behavior. Review Pinterest's Privacy Policy.

Email Services

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored by our email service provider. Your data is used only for sending newsletters and communications you've requested.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email services).
• Legal Requirement: When required by law or in response to legal processes (subpoena, warrant, court order).
• Business Transfer: If OnyxOven is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Affiliate Tracking: We share click and conversion data with the Amazon Associates Program to track commissions.
• With Your Consent: We may share information if you explicitly consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).
• Cookies: Retained based on cookie type (session cookies deleted on browser close; persistent cookies last up to 2 years).
• Affiliate Data: Retained in compliance with Amazon Associates program requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access

You have the right to request what personal information we hold about you.

Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of marketing communications and analytics tracking:

• Email Marketing: Unsubscribe link in every email.
• Analytics: Use Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension.
• Cookies: Manage through browser settings.

Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

CCPA & GDPR Compliance

If you are a California or European Union resident, you have additional rights under CCPA and GDPR. Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last Updated" date.
• Sending an email notification if we have your email address.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

13. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
• Right to delete personal information collected from you.
• Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your information).
• Right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address above.

14. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR, including:

• Right of access to your personal data.
• Right to rectify inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restrict processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to object to processing.

Contact us to exercise GDPR rights.