Privacy Policy

This policy describes how BrooksideKitchen.com (“Website”) uses the information you may provide when visiting the Website and discusses the terms of use.

This policy applies to information we collect on this Website and on any other messages between you and this Website. It does not apply to information collected by us offline or by any other means, such as any third party application or content, including advertising, that may be accessible through the Website.

Please read through this policy to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Website. By accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This policy may change without notice. You should periodically check this page to stay up to date with the policy. Your continued use of the Website after we make changes to the policy is your acceptance of the Privacy Policy and the changes. This policy is effective February 1, 2025.

No Warranty

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Website and associated LLC disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, security, availability, fitness for a particular purpose, and merchantability. We provide no warranty and assume no liability for any information on the Website.

Children Under the Age of 18

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, do not use the Website, comment on the Website, create an account with the Website, provide any information to, or publish any information on the Website.

What Information do we Collect?

We may collect several types of information from you, including information:

About your internet connection and the equipment you use to access the Website and usage details.
By which you may be personally identified, such as name and email address.
About you but does not individually identify you, such as deidentified or aggregated information.

We collect this information:

From you when you provide it to us [examples include: by subscribing to a newsletter, submitting a comment, filling out a form, or browsing the site].
Automatically as you navigate the Website. Information collected automatically may include usage details [including information about your internet connection, your IP address, operating system, and browser type], browsing actions and patterns [including traffic data, location data, logs, communication data], and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
From third parties, such as affiliate marketing and advertising partners, including:
- Analytics providers such as Google [you can read more about Google’s privacy policy on their website].

How the Information is Used:

We may use collected information to:

Improve the Website.
Provide you with information that you request from us (example: newsletter).
Personalize your Website experience.
Estimate audience size.
Analyze usage patterns.
Store information about your preferences to improve your experience.
Speed up the Website.
Allow you to participate in Website features, including commenting.

Cookies

Cookies are files that are transferred to the hard drive of your computer through your web browser (if your settings allow) by a website or its service provider. They enable the website or service provider to recognize your browser and remember certain information. You may refuse browser cookies by turning on the appropriate setting on your browser. Please note that by blocking cookies you may not have access to all functions of many websites. Some features of the Website may not be available to you.

The Website uses cookies to track advertisements and collect data about site traffic and user interactions in order to better understand user experiences with the Website and improve user-experience.

Some content, including advertisements, on the Website may be placed by third-parties. The third-parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information and provide you with interest-based content. We do not control third-parties’ tracking or how your information may be used. If you have questions about an advertisement or other third-party content, you should contact the provider directly.

The Website may contain embedded content or links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. Using these links to third-party websites, or interacting or viewing embedded third-party content, is not covered by this policy. Any information you provide to or is collected by these third-parties is not covered by this policy. Please inform yourself of the privacy policies of any third-party website before visiting.

Articles on the Website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We may use Google Analytics to better understand the use of the Website. Google Analytics data may also be provided in marketing materials, media kits, or discussed with potential partners. You can find more information by reading Google’s privacy policy directly.

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs. Customized links, provided by these affiliate programs, track referrals to their websites and we may earn an advertising fee from any qualifying purchase made through these links. You may visit the providers’ websites directly to view their policies. These affiliate marketing programs may include:

Amazon Associates
Shopify Collabs

We may also participate in non-specified affiliate programs, which may also have the ability to track referrals or use cookies to assign commissions to each sale.

Now, or in the future, our newsletters may contain tracking pixels. You have the option of subscribing to or unsubscribing from our newsletter. These pixels may track actions taken on the email, such as if it was opened, what links were clicked, and other information to determine the success of the email. This allows the Website to adapt future emails to fit the interests of the user.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information that we collect or is provided by the user:

To an email marketing provider to deliver newsletters or other communications.
To service providers (analytics, ad network, etc.)
To fulfil the purpose for which it is provided.

Email Address

You may opt out of any future newsletters by using the unsubscribe button in the email or by contacting us directly.

Comments & Account Data

If you choose to leave a comment on the Website, the Website will keep a record of your name. Your name will be published with the comment on the Website. If you do not wish to have your name published with the comment on the Website, please use a nickname that you are comfortable appearing on the Website, or do not publish a comment.

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and may also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

If you leave a comment on the Website you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on the Website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (which may include hosting providers, email service providers, analytics providers, advertising & affiliates, spam & security providers, etc.) which have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect, use, and store your data. For more details, please review their privacy policies.

Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to enforce our legal rights (or as required so others may enforce their legal rights). At the end of the retention period the information will be deleted or anonymized so it is no longer associated with you.

Copyright

All content on this website, including text, images, and design elements, is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content without prior written permission is prohibited. You may view or print content for personal, non-commercial use, provided that the copyright notices remains intact.

You may also use a single image or a 100 word excerpt of content from this website, provided that you give clear credit by linking back to the original post or page. You may not post entire recipes or present the content as your own.

If you have any questions, please fill out the contact form on the Contact page of the Website.

Other & Disclosures

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.

Any information provided on this website, including, but not limited to, nutrition information, food storage information, and advice is provided as a suggestion and/or for convenience. We do not guarantee the safety, freshness, or quality of any food stored according to the methods outlined on the Website. Proper food storage depends on many factors, including environment and conditions, which may vary. By using the recipes, recommended ingredients, or methods provided on the Website, you acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring that food is prepared and stored properly and safely. We are not liable for any issues arising from food preparation, cooking, storage or handling.

Nutrition information may be provided via a nutrition calculator and can vary based on several factors. We encourage visitors to make their own, informed, nutrition information calculations. We are not nutritionists, doctors, or qualified to give any medical or nutritional advice. Nothing on this Website is intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. We are not liable for any inaccurate nutrition information provided on the Website.

We cannot guarantee any product or ingredient used is safe and/or free from allergens or cross-contamination that may occur in processing or food preparation. It is important for those with allergies or specific dietary restrictions to review all ingredient labels, consult with a professional, and use caution when preparing recipes. We strongly recommend that you check with the manufacturer to confirm the presence of allergens before using any ingredient that may be listed on the Website. By using the Website or any recommended product, recipe, or ingredient, you acknowledge that you are responsible for the outcome and insuring the safety and suitability of the ingredients in general or for your specific dietary needs or those of the consumer. We shall not be liable for any adverse reactions or outcome resulting from the use of a recipe or recommendation provided on the Website or actions one may take as a result.

We do not make any guarantees or claims regarding the effectiveness, safety, or quality of any products, services, or information featured in ads, affiliate links, or sponsored content. Visitors are encouraged to do their own research and consult with relevant professionals before making any decisions based on content or recommendations found on this Website. By using the Website, you acknowledge that we are not liable for any damages, losses, or issues that arise from the use of products, services, or information obtained through advertising or affiliate links.

For more disclosures, please read the disclosure policy.