Greenstone Goodies Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025
Greenstone Goodies (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, https://greenstonegoodies.com, or interact with our forms, newsletter, or affiliate links.
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Pikewood LLC (“Greenstone Goodies”), based in the United States.
For privacy inquiries, you can reach us at:
info@greenstonegoodies.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide
Name and Email Address: collected when you sign up for our newsletter, submit a recipe, or use our contact form.
Messages and Submissions: any content you voluntarily send through contact or submission forms.
Automatically Collected Information
Usage Data: such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies & Pixels: we use cookies, Facebook Pixel, and Pinterest Tag to track website activity and improve marketing and analytics.
Analytics Data: gathered via Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behavior.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to messages or inquiries
Process recipe submissions
Send newsletters and updates (via MailerLite)
Analyze traffic and website performance
Improve site design and user experience
Track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions
Comply with legal requirements and enforce our terms
We do not sell or rent personal information.
4. Email Marketing
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive occasional updates about new recipes, product recommendations, or promotions.
All email communications include an unsubscribe link, allowing you to opt out at any time.
Emails are managed and sent through MailerLite, which stores subscriber information on secure servers and complies with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
5. Affiliate Links and Recommendations
Greenstone Goodies participates in affiliate programs such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may include links to other affiliate partners.
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links use tracking cookies to identify referrals, which may store non-personal data about your browser and activity.
6. Analytics and Tracking Tools
We use:
Google Analytics (GA4): for site performance metrics and traffic analysis.
Facebook Pixel & Pinterest Tag: to measure ad performance and improve content targeting.
Cookies: to remember preferences and measure site interactions.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads using tools such as:
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website and marketing systems, such as:
MailerLite (email delivery)
Google (analytics)
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram pixel)
Pinterest (marketing tag)
Web hosting provider (Hostinger)
All third-party partners process your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and only for the purposes we specify.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
If you wish to have your data deleted, contact us at info@greenstonegoodies.com.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Correct or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for marketing emails
Object to certain processing activities
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@greenstonegoodies.com.
10. Data Protection and Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
While no online system is 100% secure, we take all appropriate precautions to safeguard your personal data.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us for removal.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always include a revised “Effective Date.”
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: info@greenstonegoodies.com