Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07/12/2026

The Hot Mess Kitchen (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit thehotmesskitchen.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly
When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your first name and email address. We may also assign tags to your subscription based on your interests or preferences, so we can send you content relevant to you.

Information collected automatically
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google uses this data at Google’s Privacy & Terms page.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you emails, newsletters, and updates you’ve signed up for
  • Personalize content based on your stated interests or tags
  • Understand and improve how visitors use our Site
  • Maintain the security and proper functioning of our Site

Email Marketing

We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email list and send communications. When you subscribe, your information is stored and processed by Kit on our behalf. You can review Kit’s own privacy practices at kit.com/privacy.

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out of future emails at any time by clicking that link or contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies, primarily through Google Analytics and our affiliate partners, to collect usage data.

Affiliate Links

Some links on this Site are affiliate links, including links through Amazon Associates and BrandCycle. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate programs may use cookies to track referrals and purchases. For more on how affiliate links work on this Site, see our Disclaimer.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third-party service providers (such as Kit and Google Analytics) solely to operate our Site and email list. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from our emails at any time
  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us
  • Adjust your browser settings to limit cookie tracking

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us via the Contact page.