Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Welcome to Frugal Eats Kitchen (https://frugaleatskitchen.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have.
By using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the practices described in this policy and in our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1) Who We Are
Frugal Eats Kitchen is a food and lifestyle brand focused on budget-friendly, quick, and easy recipes for everyday life. While we operate globally, our primary audience is in the United States.
Contact Information
Email: frugaleatskitchen@gmail.com
Website: https://frugaleatskitchen.com
2) Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide – such as your name and email address when you send us a message through our contact form, leave a comment, or (if enabled) subscribe to emails/newsletters.
- Information Collected Automatically – such as IP address, device and browser type, operating system, pages visited, time on page, referring/exit pages, and general location (country/region). This is typically collected through analytics tools and cookies (see Section 6).
- Information from Third Parties – for example, if we use an email service provider, analytics, advertising networks, or social platforms that may provide us aggregated performance data.
3) How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its performance.
- To respond to your messages, comments, and requests.
- To send optional updates or newsletters if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To analyze traffic, engagement, and trends so we can improve content and user experience.
- To support safety and integrity of the Site (e.g., spam prevention, security).
- To support current or future monetization activities (e.g., affiliates, ads), in compliance with applicable laws.
4) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Visitors)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases: (i) consent (e.g., for optional analytics/marketing where required), (ii) legitimate interests (e.g., website functionality, analytics improvements, security), and (iii) performance of a contract or steps at your request (e.g., responding to your inquiry).
5) Comments and Forms
When visitors submit forms or comments (if enabled), we collect the data shown in the form and may collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it; see Gravatar’s privacy policy.
6) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work, remember preferences, improve performance, and analyze traffic. Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g., analytics, embedded media). For full details and your choices, please read our separate Cookies Policy.
7) Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on page, device type, etc.). This information helps us improve the Site and content. Data is typically de-identified and not used to identify you personally.
Choices: You can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Learn more at Google’s policies.
8) Advertising & Affiliate Links (Present or Future)
We may participate in advertising and/or affiliate programs (e.g., Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, Amazon Associates, or similar). These programs may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to deliver relevant content and measure performance. We may earn a commission when you click or purchase through an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you. We will provide disclosures as required by law and platform policies.
For interest-based advertising choices, see: NAI Opt-Out, DAA (US), EDAA (EU), and (if applicable) Google Ad Settings.
9) Email Updates / Newsletters (If Enabled)
If you subscribe to emails, we will use your email address to send updates and new content. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us at frugaleatskitchen@gmail.com. We may use an email service provider to manage subscriptions in accordance with their privacy terms.
10) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers – e.g., hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, form providers—only to the extent necessary to perform services for us.
- Legal/Compliance – if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business Changes – in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to continued protection of your information.
11) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy (e.g., to respond to inquiries, maintain site functionality, comply with legal obligations) and then either delete or de-identify it.
12) Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13) Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Global Choices
You may disable cookies via your browser settings and opt out of certain analytics/ads as described above and in our Cookies Policy. You may also unsubscribe from emails at any time.
GDPR/EEA/UK Rights
If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may have rights to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, or portability of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
CCPA/CPRA (California) Rights
California residents may have rights to request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, and to request access or deletion. We do not “sell” personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. If we ever engage in “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, we will provide appropriate notice and choices.
How to Exercise Rights
To exercise any applicable rights, contact us at frugaleatskitchen@gmail.com. We may take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling a request, as required by law.
14) International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
15) Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
16) Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
17) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
18) Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: frugaleatskitchen@gmail.com
Website: https://frugaleatskitchen.com/contact/