Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for Kitchenserf

Last updated: October 16, 2025

1. Introduction
   Welcome to KitchenSerf (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://kitchenserf.com (“Site”).
   By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service below.
2. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following types of information:
   • Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent, and usage statistics.
   • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and serve personalized ads.
   • Voluntarily Provided Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or contact us, we collect your name, email, and any other information you choose to provide.
   • Affiliate & Referral Data: Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click or purchase through these, tracking information (like a click ID or referral code) may be collected for commission purposes.
3. How We Use Information
   We use the information we collect to:
   • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
   • Personalize content and advertising
   • Communicate with you (including newsletters or responses to inquiries)
   • Perform analytics and site performance tracking
   • Comply with legal obligations
4. Advertising
   Advertising. CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising, you can click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our website footer.

5. Third-Party Services and Affiliates
   We may share information with trusted partners who help us operate the Site, such as hosting, analytics, email marketing, and advertising services.
   Affiliate Disclosure: KitchenSerf participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this Site.
6. Your Rights and Controls
   Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
   • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
   • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
   • Request a copy of data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, email us at jennifer@kitchenserf.com or use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer.

7. Data Security and Retention
   We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data. While we strive to maintain secure systems, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We retain your information only as long as necessary for business, legal, or security reasons.
8. Children’s Privacy
   KitchenSerf is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years old.
9. External Links
   Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
10. Updates to This Policy
    We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect when posted, with an updated “Last updated” date above.
11. Contact Information
    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
    KitchenSerf
    513 Ellsworth Road
    Blue Hill, ME 04614
    Email: jennifer@kitchenserf.com

Terms of Service and Arbitration Agreement

Binding Arbitration (“Arbitration Agreement”)

a. Applicability of Arbitration Agreement
You agree that any dispute or claim against us, or our vendors or service providers (collectively, “We” or “Us”), related in any way to your access or use of this website, to these Terms, or to any aspect of your relationship with Us, will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that (1) you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify, so long as the matter remains in such court and advances only on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis; and (2) you or We may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, trade dress, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents).

You must commence any arbitration or other claim within one (1) year after the dispute arises; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred.
By agreeing to arbitration, you waive the right to participate in class or collective actions and agree to bring claims only in an individual arbitration proceeding.
The Federal Arbitration Act governs this Arbitration Agreement.

b. Process
To begin a claim, you must first send a letter describing your claim, including your name, contact information, the legal basis, facts, and requested relief to:

KitchenSerf
513 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614

If a resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, you may commence an arbitration with JAMS following their Streamlined or Comprehensive Arbitration Rules (www.jamsadr.com). You may choose to have arbitration conducted remotely or in person at a mutually agreed location.

c. Fees
If the arbitrator finds that you cannot afford JAMS fees, and you cannot obtain a waiver, we will pay them for you. If the arbitrator determines your claims are frivolous, you agree to reimburse our attorneys’ fees and costs to the extent permitted by law.

d. Authority of Arbitrator
The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to interpret, enforce, or decide disputes relating to this Arbitration Agreement. The arbitrator may award any relief available under applicable law and must issue a written award explaining the decision.

e. Waiver of Jury Trial
You and We waive any right to a jury trial.

f. Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions
All claims must be arbitrated individually, not as part of a class or consolidated proceeding.

g. Batch Arbitration
If 50 or more similar individual arbitration requests are filed within a 30-day period, JAMS may administer them collectively as a single “Batch Arbitration.”

h. Severability
If any part of this Arbitration Agreement is found invalid, the remainder will continue in full effect.

i. Survival
This Arbitration Agreement survives the termination of your relationship with Us.

j. Modification
If we make future material changes to this Arbitration Agreement, such changes will not apply to any dispute you already notified us about.

Consent to Data Collection
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy (https://kitchenserf.com/privacy-policy/), which discloses how we, our vendors, and our service providers collect and use data. You consent to the collection and use of your data as described in that Privacy Policy. You may revoke this consent at any time by following opt-out instructions in the Privacy Policy or links on the Site.

Limitations on Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE (INCLUDING OUR VENDORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE WEBSITE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO RAPTIVE BY YOU FOR THE WEBSITE DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).