Privacy policy
How we handle your information, in plain language.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
This privacy policy explains how KIMCHI IV, LLC ("Kimchi Halfie", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://kimchihalfie.com, create an account, subscribe, or shop our kitchen store. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Account information
When you create an account or start a membership, we collect your name, email address, and a securely hashed password. We do not store your password in readable form.
Order and billing information
When you place an order or subscribe, we collect your shipping address and order details. Payment card data is entered on an encrypted page and processed by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers on our servers.
Usage information
We automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring links. This helps us keep the site secure, fix problems, and understand what content is useful.
How we use your information
- To provide your account, membership, and kitchen-store orders.
- To process payments and send order and billing confirmations.
- To respond to your support messages and recipe requests.
- To improve our recipes, products, and website experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to run the site, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and improve performance. You can learn more, including the categories we use, in our cookie policy.
Microsoft Advertising (UET tag)
We use the Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) tag to measure the performance of our advertising and to understand how visitors who arrive from Microsoft and Bing ads use our site. This tag may set cookies and collect information such as pages viewed and actions taken. You can review and control the data associated with your Microsoft account at https://account.microsoft.com/privacy, and you can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at https://optout.aboutads.info.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers who help us operate, such as our payment processor, shipping partners, hosting provider, and analytics and advertising partners like Microsoft, and only to the extent needed to provide their service. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
Data retention
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described here:
- Account information: for as long as your account is active, then up to 24 months after closure.
- Order and billing records: up to 7 years, as required for tax and accounting.
- Support messages: up to 24 months after your inquiry is resolved.
- Usage and analytics data: typically up to 26 months.
When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
Your California privacy rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use and share it, to request access to or deletion of that information, to correct inaccurate information, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, email info@kimchihalfie.com; we will verify your request before acting on it.
Your rights in the EEA and UK (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, email info@kimchihalfie.com.
Security
We use encryption in transit, hashed passwords, and access controls to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we work to safeguard your data and to respond promptly if an issue arises.
Children's privacy
Our site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, email us and we will delete it.
How to contact us
Questions about this policy or your data? Email info@kimchihalfie.com or write to KIMCHI IV, LLC, 3612 Foxwood Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543, USA.