Last updated: August 28, 2026
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and processed when you visit themountaincottagekitchen.com or interact with the website.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- contact The Mountain Cottage Kitchen through a contact form;
- subscribe to the email newsletter; or
- otherwise communicate with the website.
This may include your name, email address, and information you choose to include in a message.
This information may be used to respond to inquiries, manage newsletter subscriptions, provide requested communications, and administer the website.
Email Newsletter
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen uses Hostinger Reach to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
If you subscribe, your email address and related subscription information may be processed through Hostinger Reach.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails.
Contact Forms
The website uses WPForms to provide contact forms.
Information you submit may include your name, email address, and message. This information is used to respond to your inquiry and for related administrative purposes.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through website forms.
Cookies and Consent
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen uses cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand how visitors use the site, improve performance, and support features such as analytics and advertising.
We use CookieYes to manage cookie preferences and Google Analytics to collect website usage information. Where required, optional cookies are used only after you provide consent.
You can accept, reject, or change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on the website.
Google Analytics
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen uses Google Analytics, implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- pages visited;
- approximate geographic location;
- browser and device information;
- referral source; and
- website activity.
The website uses Google Consent Mode to adjust Google tracking behavior according to visitors’ consent choices.
Analytics information is used to understand website use, evaluate performance, and improve content and user experience.
Website Hosting and Technical Services
The website is hosted by Hostinger.
Hosting, security, caching, and other technical service providers may process limited technical information as necessary to operate, secure, and maintain the website.
Social Media and Third-Party Links
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen may link to third-party platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
If you interact with those services, the privacy practices of the relevant third party apply.
The Mountain Cottage Kitchen is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services.
Data Retention
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, for legitimate administrative purposes, or as required by applicable law.
Security
Reasonable steps are taken to protect information associated with the website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights concerning your personal information.
You may also:
- unsubscribe from newsletter emails;
- change your cookie-consent preferences; and
- contact The Mountain Cottage Kitchen with a privacy-related request.
To make a request, please use the Contact page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services used, or applicable requirements.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices may be submitted through the Contact page.