Privacy Policy
LAST UPDATED: JULY 10, 2026
This policy explains what information this site collects, why, and how it’s used. It applies to stephenlarosa.co and any pages, tools, or forms hosted on it.
What I collect
Analytics data (via Google Analytics/Site Kit): pages visited, general location, device and browser type, and how you found the site. This is aggregated and used to understand what content is useful, not to identify individuals.
Email address, if you sign up for the newsletter or a lead magnet (like the Pantry Essentials guide). Used only to send the emails you signed up for, roughly one email a month, no spam.
Comments, if you leave one on a recipe or post: name, email, and the comment content, stored to display and moderate the comment.
What I don’t collect
No payment or financial information is collected directly by this site. No account creation or password storage. No data is sold to third parties.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for essential site function, analytics, and affiliate link tracking. Full detail lives on the Cookie Policy page.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site (mainly on the Gear page and in gear-related posts) are Amazon Associates affiliate links. If you click through and buy something, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects which products get recommended.
Third-party services
- Google Analytics / Search Console — traffic and performance data
- Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking
- ConvertKit — email service provider for the newsletter. ConvertKit stores your email address and engagement data (opens, clicks) to deliver newsletter emails. See ConvertKit’s privacy policy for details.
Your rights
You can ask what data is held about you, request it be corrected or deleted, or unsubscribe from any email list at any time (every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link). If you’re in the EU or UK, this falls under GDPR; if you’re in Malta specifically, the same protections apply through the same regulation.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as the site adds new features (like the newsletter or community tools). The “last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent change.
Questions
Questions about this policy can be sent to the contact details on the About page.