Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Affiliate Disclosure: LeadingKitchen.com 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 to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our site:

• Personal Information: Name and email address when you submit our contact form voluntarily.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and IP address collected automatically via Google Analytics.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and help us understand site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and messages
• Analyze site traffic and improve our content
• Understand which products and reviews our readers find most useful
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Amazon Associates Disclosure

LeadingKitchen.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means:

• Some links on our site are affiliate links that take you to Amazon.com
• If you click a link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you
• Amazon may use cookies to track purchases made through our affiliate links
• Our editorial opinions are never influenced by affiliate relationships — we only recommend products we genuinely believe in

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies we use include:

• Google Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our content
• Amazon affiliate cookies: To track purchases made through our affiliate links
• WordPress cookies: For site functionality and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

5. Third Party Services

We use the following third-party services on our site:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. View Google’s Privacy Policy
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing program. View Amazon’s Privacy Policy
• WPForms: Contact form processing. Your form submissions are sent directly to our email and are not stored by third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of any marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights please contact us at hello@leadingkitchen.com

7b. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months, including the categories of data, sources, and how it was used.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information to third parties. You do not need to opt out.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights please contact us at hello@leadingkitchen.com and we will respond within 45 days as required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

LeadingKitchen.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy please contact us:

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. By using LeadingKitchen.com you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Texas for resolution of any disputes.