Effective Date: March 5, 2026
American Cake Decorating, owned by Kissa Media, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website, create an account, subscribe, download content, sign up for our newsletter, or interact with website features.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- name
- email address
- billing address
- payment-related details processed through third-party payment providers
- account login information
- comments submitted on articles
- information submitted through contact forms or email communications
We also collect certain technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- referral source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- process subscriptions and purchases
- provide access to subscriber-only content
- deliver digital downloads
- send newsletters and promotional emails
- improve website performance and user experience
- respond to inquiries and submissions
- monitor site security and prevent misuse
3. Payment Processing
Payments made on this website are securely processed through third-party providers, including Stripe and PayPal.
American Cake Decorating does not store full credit card details on its servers.
Payment information is subject to the privacy policies of those providers.
4. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is managed through Mailchimp.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in email communications.
We may send:
- magazine updates
- new issue announcements
- editorial highlights
- promotional content
- subscriber communications
5. Analytics and Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- pages viewed
- traffic sources
- session duration
- geographic region
Cookies may also be used to:
- remember login sessions
- improve site functionality
- analyze visitor behavior
- support marketing performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Subscriber Accounts
When you create an account, your information is stored for account access, subscription management, and digital content delivery.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
7. Comments and Public Content
If you leave comments on articles, your submitted name and comment may appear publicly.
Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public comments.
American Cake Decorating reserves the right to moderate or remove comments.
8. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information only with trusted third-party providers necessary to operate the website, including:
- payment processors
- email service providers
- analytics providers
- website hosting services
These providers use your information only as needed to perform their services.
9. International Visitors
Because this website is accessible internationally, users outside the United States understand that information may be processed and stored in the United States.
By using this website, you consent to such transfer.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information.
However, no online system can guarantee complete security.
11. Your Rights
You may request to:
- access personal data we hold about you
- correct inaccurate information
- request deletion of your data where applicable
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective when posted on this page.
13. Contact Information
American Cake Decorating
Owned by Kissa Media
contact@americancakedecorating.com