Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Red Boot Kitchen LLC (“Red Boot Kitchen,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit https://redbootkitchen.com (the “Website”).
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave a comment
- Contact us directly
- Create an account or register for services, resources, or programs (if applicable)
This information may include your name, email address, and any details you choose to share.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Device type and operating system
This information helps us understand how the Website is used and improve performance and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Support login, comment, and interactive features
Cookies may be session-based or persistent. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.
We use Google Analytics to better understand site usage. Google may collect information via cookies in accordance with its own privacy policy:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Comments and Media
If you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy can be found at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
If you upload images to the Website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Send newsletters, updates, or resources (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Improve content, services, and user experience
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, or misuse
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (such as email platforms, analytics tools, or website hosting services)
- Third-party platforms used to deliver products or services (such as Fullscript)
- Affiliate partners, where relevant and disclosed
- Legal authorities if required by law
Any third parties we work with are expected to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Fullscript Dispensary
Red Boot Kitchen provides access to a private online dispensary powered by Fullscript. Information you share or actions you take within the Fullscript platform are governed by Fullscript’s own privacy policy and terms of use.
We do not control how Fullscript collects, stores, or processes data on their platform and encourage you to review their privacy policy directly.
Affiliate Relationships
Red Boot Kitchen participates in affiliate programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and Fullscript. This means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on the Website, at no additional cost to you.commission from qualifying purchases made through links on the Website.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Recommendations are shared for informational and educational purposes only.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain site functionality.
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and discussion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for communications
You may contact us at any time to exercise these rights.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to request access to, deletion of, or information about the personal data we collect, as provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise these rights, please contact us at kw@kathrynwaters.net.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our Contact Page.