Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Sunstone Pantry. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit sunstonepantry.com, how we use it, and the rights you have under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Sunstone Pantry is an affiliate website. We curate and review home goods, kitchen essentials, and household products, and we may earn a commission when you click on outbound links and complete a purchase on a third-party retailer's site. We do not sell products directly through this website.

Information We Collect

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly, such as remembering your cookie consent choices and enabling secure navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our recommendations. We may use providers such as Google Analytics, which process data in aggregated, anonymized form.
Affiliate cookies: When you click on an outbound product link, our affiliate partners (such as Amazon Associates and other retailer programs) may place cookies on your device to track whether a qualifying purchase results from your visit. This allows us to receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with Sunstone Pantry, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, referring URLs, search terms used within the site, and click patterns. This data helps us improve our content and identify which home product reviews and guides are most useful to our readers.

Device Information

When you access our site, we may collect technical information about your device, such as IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, language preference, and approximate geographic location (country or region level only). This information helps us deliver a properly formatted experience and detect potential security issues.

Newsletter Email Collection

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will ask for your email address. Newsletter signup is entirely optional and requires your explicit, opt-in consent. We use your email solely to send you:

Updates on new home product reviews and buying guides
Seasonal recommendations and curated picks
Occasional notifications about promotions or deals from our affiliate partners

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Once you unsubscribe, your email will be removed from our mailing list.

How We Use Your Information

We process the information described above for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve Sunstone Pantry
To analyze website traffic and understand reader preferences
To attribute affiliate referrals and ensure we receive applicable commissions
To send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data

Sunstone Pantry does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We never auction your data, and we do not share it with data brokers. The limited data we share with service providers (such as analytics platforms or email delivery services) is strictly for the purposes described in this policy and is governed by contractual safeguards.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you the following rights:

Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to opt out: Although we do not sell personal information, you have the right to direct us not to sell it should our practices ever change.
Right to non-discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscriber emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is typically retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months. Cookies expire according to the schedules disclosed in our cookie banner.

Third-Party Links

Sunstone Pantry contains affiliate links to third-party retailers and websites. When you click these links, you will be directed to external sites that have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Sunstone Pantry is intended for adult readers shopping for home and household products. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify newsletter subscribers by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out through the contact form on our website at sunstonepantry.com. We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and within the timeframes required by applicable law.