Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18/01/2025

Welcome to Knifork. Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website at www.knifork.com (the “Site”) and engage with our services.

Data We Collect

We gather the following categories of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

Name, email address, and any other details you provide voluntarily through forms on our Site, such as signing up for our newsletter or reaching out to us.

Non-Personal Information

Browser specifications, IP address, geographic location, and browsing behavior, which are collected automatically during your visit.

Cookies and Tracking Tools

We employ cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. You can configure your browser settings to decline cookies if desired.

How We Utilize Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Addressing inquiries, distributing newsletters, and providing relevant content.

Website Enhancement

Evaluating data to improve user experience and website functionality.

Marketing Activities

Sending promotional messages about new recipes, exclusive deals, or other updates you may find appealing. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

Third-Party Advertising

Our Site incorporates Google AdSense, a service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google AdSense uses cookies to display ads tailored to your interests and to measure ad performance. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Personalized Advertising

Google may utilize this data to deliver personalized ads on our Site and other platforms. If you wish to opt out of ad personalization, visit the Google Ads Settings.

Additional Information

For further insights on how Google handles your information, refer to the Google Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use both first-party and third-party cookies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.
Monitor site traffic.
Display tailored advertisements through services like Google AdSense.

Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that certain features of our Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors that assist in operating our website, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools.

Legal Compliance

If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to safeguard our rights.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to rectify any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: Request the removal of your personal data under certain conditions.
Processing Restrictions: Request limitations on how your data is utilized.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a transferable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Adherence to Legal Standards

If you reside in the European Union (EU), the following applies:

Legal Bases for Processing: We process your personal information based on your consent, contractual obligations, legal compliance, or our legitimate interests.
Consent: By using our Site and providing your information, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Your GDPR Rights: Under GDPR, you may access, correct, delete, restrict processing, and transfer your data. You also have the right to withdraw consent without impacting the legality of prior processing based on consent.

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

If you are a California resident, the following applies:

Right to Know: Request details about the personal data we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
Right to Delete: Request the removal of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Decline the sale of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected].
Non-Discrimination: We will not penalize you for exercising your CCPA rights.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the new policy will take effect immediately upon posting.