Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 24, 2026
1. Who we are
KimchiKeto ("we", "our", "us") operates this website to provide diet-adapted Asian recipes. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights over it.
2. Information we collect
- Email address β only when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage data β page views, referring URL, device type, approximate location (country level), browser language. Collected automatically via Google Analytics and/or server logs.
- Cookies & local storage β see Section 5 below.
We do not collect names, phone numbers, payment information, or precise location (GPS). We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13.
3. How we use information
- Deliver and improve our recipe content.
- Send newsletter emails you have opted into (unsubscribe anytime).
- Measure aggregate traffic patterns to understand which recipes are useful.
- Display relevant advertising (see Section 4).
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your email with third parties for their marketing.
4. Advertising β Google AdSense
This site is monetized in part by Google AdSense, a third-party advertising network.
- Google and its partners use cookies and identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
- Third-party vendors may also serve ads on this site. See a list at Google's advertising partners.
- For users in the EEA, UK or Switzerland, we obtain consent via the Google-certified Consent Management Platform before setting advertising cookies.
5. Cookies & similar technologies
We use three categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary β e.g. remembering your cookie consent choice. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics β aggregate, anonymized traffic data (Google Analytics).
- Advertising β Google AdSense and partners. Require your consent in the EEA/UK.
You can clear cookies at any time via your browser settings. Doing so will not delete account data but may reset your preferences.
6. Amazon Associates disclosure
KimchiKeto is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click a product link and purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our recipe or ingredient recommendations.
7. Data retention
Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Server logs are kept for 30 days.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, PIPA-KR), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Object to processing or withdraw consent.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any right, email rjstjr950@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
9. Children
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact
Questions? Email rjstjr950@gmail.com. See also our Contact page.