1. Introduction

Welcome to Kitchenidealix (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate the website at https://kitchenidealix.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights — including rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We are a read-only recipe and food photography website. We do not require registration. We collect:

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time on page, and navigation paths
• Referral source and device type

We collect this via server log files and Google Analytics (see Section 4).

Information You Voluntarily Provide:

• If you email us: your email address and message content.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Analyze site traffic and improve content
• Improve performance and security of the Site
• Respond to email inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our Site. It uses cookies to collect data such as IP addresses, browser info, and pages visited. IP anonymization is enabled.

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR — EU/EEA Visitors)

This section applies to visitors located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom.

Under the GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For analytics cookies — we collect and process your data only after you accept cookies via our cookie banner.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): For server log files used for security and site diagnostics — we have a legitimate interest in keeping our Site secure and functional.

You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences (see our Cookie Policy).

6. Your Rights — EU/EEA Visitors (GDPR)

These rights apply to residents of the EU, EEA, and UK under the GDPR and UK GDPR.

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time without affecting past processing.
• Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., your country’s DPA, or the ICO in the UK).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@kitchenidealix.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of your data. We do not sell personal information. Contact us at the email above to exercise your rights.

8. International Data Transfers (GDPR)

Relevant for EU/EEA visitors.

When we use Google Analytics, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which provides a legal mechanism for such transfers.

9. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default) before deletion or anonymization. Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to address your inquiry, and deleted thereafter.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have, please contact us for immediate deletion.

11. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@kitchenidealix.com

Terms of Use

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1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of https://kitchenidealix.com. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

2. About the Site

Kitchenidealix is a recipe and food photography website for personal, non-commercial use.

3. Permitted Use

You may:

• Browse and view recipes and photographs
• Print or save individual recipes for personal household use
• Share links to the Site on social media

You may NOT:

• Copy, republish, or redistribute content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Scrape or use automated tools to collect content
• Use content to train AI or machine learning systems without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright notices
• Use the Site in violation of applicable law

4. Nutritional & Allergen Disclaimer

Nutritional information is provided for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Allergen information may not be exhaustive. Always verify ingredients and consult a healthcare professional if needed.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site is the property of Kitchenidealix and protected by copyright law. See our Copyright Policy for details.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kitchenidealix and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the owner is domiciled.

9. EU/EEA Users

This section applies to users in the EU, EEA, and UK.

Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights under applicable EU consumer protection laws. If you are an EU/EEA resident, you may also have rights under local law that cannot be excluded by contract.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions: contact@kitchenidealix.com

Copyright Policy

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1. Ownership of Content

All content on Kitchenidealix — including recipes, text, photographs, graphics, logos, and design — is the exclusive property of Kitchenidealix and protected under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and applicable international treaties.

2. What You May Do

• View and use recipes for personal, non-commercial cooking
• Share a link to any page on our Site
• Print or save a single copy for personal use
• Quote up to two sentences with clear attribution and a direct link back

3. What You May NOT Do

Without prior written permission:

• Copy, republish, or redistribute recipes or photographs in full or in part
• Use our food photographs on any platform without written permission and credit
• Create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Use our content to train AI or machine learning systems
• Remove watermarks, copyright notices, or attribution

4. Requesting Permission

Email contact@kitchenidealix.com with: the content you wish to use, the intended use and platform, and how you will provide attribution. We aim to respond within 10 business days.

5. Proper Attribution

Attribution must read: “Recipe and photo by Kitchenidealix (kitchenidealix.com)” with a clickable link to the original page.

6. DMCA Notice

If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, send a written notice to contact@kitchenidealix.com including:

• Your name and contact information
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• The URL(s) where the infringing material appears
• A good faith statement that use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Your physical or electronic signature

7. Counter-Notices

If content was removed in error, submit a counter-notice to the same email under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).

Cookie Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently and provide owners with information about how visitors use them.

2. How We Use Cookies

Kitchenidealix uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our Site. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information beyond what is described in our Privacy Policy.

3. Consent for Cookies (GDPR)

This section applies to visitors in the EU, EEA, and UK.

Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) on your device. When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your preferences in detail

Essential (technical) cookies are placed automatically as they are strictly necessary for the Site to function. No consent is required for these.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Site.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential / Technical Cookies:

Necessary for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled. No personal data is collected.

• Session cookies — expire when you close your browser

Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics (requires consent for EU/EEA visitors):

• _ga — distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years
• _ga_* — persists session state; expires after 2 years
• _gid — distinguishes users; expires after 24 hours
• _gat — throttles request rate; expires after 1 minute

IP anonymization is enabled. More info: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Google Consent Mode v2

Relevant for EU/EEA visitors.

Our Site uses Google Consent Mode v2, which means Google Analytics is configured to respect your consent choices. If you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will operate in a limited (cookieless) mode and will not record identifiable data about your visit.

6. Your Cookie Choices

Browser Settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

Google Analytics Opt-Out:

Install the official opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. California Residents

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy when new features or services are added. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

Questions about cookies: contact@kitchenidealix.com