Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Last Updated: July 7, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Heart Handtable Kitchen (‘Website’,’we’,’us’,’our’) collects, uses, stores, shares and protects information when you access https://hearthandtablekitchen.com. The Website is an informational WordPress website based in the United States that publishes home improvement, DIY, interior design and related content. By using the Website you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy.

2. Definitions

Defines Personal Information, Processing, Cookies, Device Information, Usage Data, Contributor, Visitor, Applicable Privacy Law and other common terms in their ordinary legal meaning.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide including your name, email address, website URL, author biography, guest article submissions, correspondence, and any information contained in messages sent to [email protected]. We automatically collect IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, timestamps, language preferences and server log information required for operating and securing the Website. The Website uses WordPress cookies required for core functionality. Based on the publicly available functionality of the Website, Google Login, user accounts, Google Analytics 4 and Google AdSense are not used.

4. Guest Post Submissions

The Website accepts guest articles. Contributors voluntarily provide submission materials for editorial review. Published submissions may include the author’s name, biography, website URL and backlink. Contributors should submit only material they own or are authorized to publish. Editorial decisions remain solely with the Website.

5. Cookies

The Website uses essential cookies necessary for WordPress functionality and security. No representation is made that analytics, advertising or profiling cookies are used. If such technologies are introduced in the future this Policy may be updated before or when reasonably practicable.

6. Advertising

The Website does not presently disclose use of Google AdSense or personalized advertising. If third‑party advertising is implemented in the future, appropriate disclosures and consent mechanisms will be added where legally required.

7. How We Use Information

To operate the Website, communicate with users and contributors, review guest posts, publish approved content, respond to inquiries, detect abuse, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, enforce terms and improve the Website.

8. Legal Bases for Processing

Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, processing is based upon consent where required, legitimate interests in operating the Website, compliance with legal obligations and performance of requested services.

9. Sharing Information

We may share information with website hosting providers, infrastructure providers, professional advisers, law enforcement when legally required, or during a business transfer. Public information intentionally submitted for publication, including author biographies and backlinks, may be publicly displayed.

10. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to resolve disputes, enforce agreements or comply with legal obligations.

11. International Transfers

Information may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where service providers operate. Where required by law, appropriate transfer safeguards will be used.

12. Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, data portability, withdraw consent, appeal certain decisions, and exercise rights under applicable U.S. state privacy laws including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Maryland, Rhode Island and other laws effective in 2026, where applicable.

13. California Notices

The Website does not knowingly sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising based on its publicly available functionality. California residents may submit requests regarding applicable rights using the contact information below.

14. Do Not Track

Because no uniform standard exists, the Website does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals.

15. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered it will be deleted within a reasonable time after verification.

16. Third-Party Services

The Website is powered by WordPress and may rely on hosting, DNS, email delivery and embedded third-party content when used. No evidence of Google OAuth, Google Analytics 4, Google AdSense, Apple Sign‑In or Microsoft Authentication is publicly available and they are not described as active services.

17. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

18. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

19. Changes

This Policy may be updated periodically. Material revisions become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by law.

20. Contact Information

Heart Handtable Kitchen
Website: https://hearthandtablekitchen.com
Email: [email protected]

Users are encouraged to report privacy concerns or other issues by email before initiating legal proceedings so the matter can be investigated and, where appropriate, resolved. This statement does not waive or limit any legal rights available under applicable law.

The Website is intended for a general audience. It does not offer user accounts, payment processing, newsletter subscriptions, Google Login, or publicly disclosed analytics or advertising integrations. If future functionality materially changes, including analytics, advertising, authentication, e-commerce, or consent management, this Privacy Policy should be reviewed and updated before deployment. Nothing in this Policy guarantees complete security, uninterrupted service, or compliance beyond applicable legal requirements.