This privacy policy is effective June 16, 2017.
The privacy of my readers is of the utmost importance to me. This privacy policy outlines the type of personal information that is received and collected by From A Chef’s Kitchen and how it is used. If you have any questions about my privacy policy, please feel free to contact me at carol@fromachefskitchen.com.
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
We collect information from you when you subscribe to our newsletter or enter information on From A Chef’s Kitchen. The information you will be asked to enter is your e-mail address, first name or only what is required to help you with your experience. We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features to send periodic emails regarding From A Chef’s Kitchen.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. We regularly scan for malware and have an SSL certificate (https).
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM we agree to the following:
• To NOT use false, or misleading subjects or email addresses
• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way
• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters
• Monitor third party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email. We will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
LOG FILES
Like many other Web sites, From A Chef’s Kitchen makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
From A Chef’s Kitchen does not use cookies for tracking purposes. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You would do this through your browser (such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled that make your site experience more efficient. Some services may not function properly.
COOKIE OPT OUT
You may opt out of cookies using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at this page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
USE OF THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING COMPANIES
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web site. These companies may use aggregated information (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, please see: http://www.networkadvertising.
You should consult the respective privacy policies of any third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. The From A Chef’s Kitchen privacy policy does not apply to, and I cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites. If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE
The owner of this website, Carol Borchardt, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking fromachefskitchen.com to Amazon properties including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com or amazonwireless.com. All affiliate links will be clearly disclosed.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
This website includes links for your use and reference. We may occasionally include or offer third party products or services on our website. You should be aware that the privacy policies of these sites may differ from From A Chef’s Kitchen. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PROTECTION PRIVACY ACT
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. – See more at http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online. We do not specifically market to children under 13.
