Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
At Desi Kitchen ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website desikitchen.com (the "Site") and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name and email address when you sign up for free recipes or create an account
- Quiz Responses: Your heritage region, spice preferences, and cooking interests from our cuisine quiz
- Payment Information: Billing details when you make a purchase (processed securely by our payment providers)
- Communications: Information you share when you contact us via email or submit feedback
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 5 for details
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver personalized recipe recommendations based on your quiz responses
- Send you the free recipes you requested
- Process purchases and deliver digital products
- Communicate with you about your orders and account
- Send occasional updates about new recipes and products (with your consent)
- Improve our Site and services based on usage patterns
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your privacy matters to us, and we treat your data with respect.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Processing payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Sending emails (e.g., email service providers)
- Hosting our website
- Analyzing site usage
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing through certified providers
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security assessments and updates
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Site.
5.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., maintaining your session)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
5.3 Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can refuse or delete cookies, but this may affect some functionality of our Site.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Email Communications
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly. Note that we may still send transactional emails about your purchases.
6.2 Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@desikitchen.com.
6.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to equal service and price
6.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: hello@desikitchen.com
- Website: desikitchen.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Thank you for trusting Desi Kitchen with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you discover authentic South Asian recipes.