Privacy policy.
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
1. Introduction
At Hill’s Kitchen, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, customers, and class participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website, www.hillskitchen.com, which is hosted on the Squarespace platform.
Hill’s Kitchen acts as the “data controller” for personal information you provide to us directly. Squarespace acts as our hosting provider and may act as a “processor” or “joint controller” for data it collects directly.
By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We collect personal information that you provide when you contact us directly or submit any forms on our site—such as registering for a class, joining our mailing list, or making a purchase. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and other details necessary to provide our services.
Automatically Collected Information:
Squarespace automatically collects certain information about your device and usage of our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit.
This information helps us improve the performance and functionality of the website and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics about website traffic.
These may track data such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and visitor behavior to improve our content, class listings, and site performance.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them. For more information on Squarespace’s use of cookies, please review their Cookie Policy.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Improve Our Services: To register you for classes, process purchases, communicate about events, and improve your overall experience.
For Analytics and Research: To analyze site traffic, identify trends, and improve our website, class offerings, and user experience.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for these purposes or as required by applicable law.
4. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or another region with privacy regulations, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time.
You may also have the right to restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@hillskitchen.com.
5. Data Sharing
No Direct Data Sharing: Hill’s Kitchen does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Any personal information you provide (for example, through class registrations or contact forms) is used only to communicate with you and improve our services.
Third-Party Service Providers: Squarespace, as our website host, may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, or performance tracking. These services may collect anonymous information about your visit to help improve site functionality. For more details, please review Squarespace’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Hill’s Kitchen does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to check this page regularly for changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
📧 info@hillskitchen.com
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of California, United States.
If your data is transferred outside your home country, we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives adequate protection through appropriate contractual safeguards.
Would you like me to make a shorter version (for your Squarespace footer or sign-up forms) as well? Many sites pair a “full” policy like this with a short one-sentence notice such as:
“By signing up, you agree to Hill’s Kitchen’s Privacy Policy.”