Last updated: August 13, 2026
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Abby’s Hearth (“Abby’s Hearth,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at https://abbyshearth.com/ (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you use the Website, how we may use and protect that information, and the choices and rights you may have regarding your personal information.
The Website is operated by Hearth & Plate Media.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information that is collected automatically when you use the Website.
Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with the Website, this may include:
- your name;
- email address;
- information you provide when leaving a comment;
- information you provide when contacting us;
- information you provide when subscribing to an email newsletter or other mailing list; and
- other information you voluntarily submit through forms or other features of the Website.
You do not generally need to create an account to browse Abby’s Hearth.
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other email communications, we may use your email address and name, where provided, to send those communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Comments
When you leave a comment on the Website, we may collect the information displayed in the comment form, together with your IP address and browser user-agent information. This information may be used to help detect spam and abuse.
If you use a profile image through a third-party service such as Gravatar, that service may process information associated with your email address. Once a comment is approved, information you choose to make public in the comment may be visible to other visitors.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the Website or by services we use.
Depending on the technologies currently in use, this may include:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- pages visited;
- date and time of visits;
- referring or exit pages;
- approximate geographic information;
- information about interactions with the Website; and
- other technical or diagnostic information.
Some of this information may constitute Personal Data under applicable privacy laws.
The use of cookies and similar technologies is explained in our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through the Website for purposes including:
- providing and maintaining the Website;
- responding to enquiries and communications;
- providing newsletter or other requested communications;
- publishing and managing comments;
- detecting and preventing spam, fraud, abuse, and security issues;
- understanding how visitors use the Website;
- analysing and improving the Website, its content, and its performance;
- troubleshooting technical problems;
- maintaining the security and integrity of the Website;
- complying with applicable legal obligations; and
- protecting our rights, property, and users.
Where you have asked to receive marketing or promotional communications from us, we may use your information to provide those communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable law requires us to identify a legal basis for processing Personal Data, the basis may include:
- Consent: where you have given us permission to process your information for a particular purpose;
- Contract: where processing is necessary to provide something you have requested or to take steps at your request;
- Legitimate interests: where processing is reasonably necessary for purposes such as operating, securing, improving, and protecting the Website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights;
- Legal obligations: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law; or
- Other lawful bases: where permitted by applicable privacy law.
The appropriate legal basis depends on the particular information and circumstances in which it is collected.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Abby’s Hearth uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as website functionality, security, analytics, preferences, and, where applicable, affiliate or other third-party services.
Detailed information about the cookies and similar technologies used on the Website, together with information about managing your cookie preferences, is provided in our Cookie Policy.
5. Analytics and Website Services
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Clicky, OneSignal, and Snowplow. These services may process technical, usage, or device information for purposes such as website analytics, functionality, security, identifying technical problems, and improving our content and services. The information collected and the purposes for which it is processed may vary depending on the service.
These providers may process technical or usage information on our behalf or independently, depending on the service involved.
The particular services used on the Website may change from time to time. Where a third-party service collects information directly, its own privacy policy may also apply.
6. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Abby’s Hearth participates in affiliate programs operated by third parties, including Travelpayouts, Viator, Awin, School of the Spirit, and BigScoots Affiliate.
When you click an affiliate link on the Website, the relevant affiliate network or merchant may use cookies, tracking links, or similar technologies to identify that you were referred by Abby’s Hearth and to attribute a qualifying purchase, booking, registration, or other action to us.
If you complete a qualifying action through an affiliate link, Abby’s Hearth may receive a commission.
Each affiliate provider operates according to its own privacy policy and terms. We do not control how these third parties collect or process information once you leave Abby’s Hearth or interact with their services.
Our affiliate relationships and disclosures are also described in our Terms & Conditions.
7. Links to Other Websites
The Website contains links to websites and services operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. Once you leave Abby’s Hearth, the privacy policy and terms of the website you visit will apply.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information or completing a transaction.
8. Service Providers
We may use third-party companies and individuals to help operate the Website, provide services on our behalf, analyse Website usage, communicate with subscribers, maintain security, or perform other Website-related functions.
Where a service provider processes Personal Data on our behalf, we expect it to use that information only as necessary to provide the relevant service and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Some third-party providers may process information outside India. Their processing may also be subject to their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
9. International Data Transfers
Abby’s Hearth is operated from India.
Depending on the services we use and where our visitors are located, information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country in which you live.
Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers of Personal Data, we will take reasonable steps to use appropriate safeguards.
10. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
The appropriate retention period depends on the type of information, why we collected it, whether we have an ongoing relationship with you, and our legal or business obligations.
Technical and usage information may be retained for shorter or longer periods depending on its purpose, including security, troubleshooting, analytics, and legal requirements.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information held by us against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by the Website.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the privacy laws applicable to you, you may have rights relating to your Personal Data.
These may include the right to:
- request access to Personal Data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request deletion of your Personal Data;
- request restriction of certain processing;
- object to certain processing;
- request portability of information where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions or limitations.
If you wish to exercise a privacy right or ask what Personal Data we hold about you, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed specifically at children.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided Personal Data to us in circumstances where it should not have been collected, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, the services we use, our practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise a privacy right, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: abby@abbyshearth.com
Hearth & Plate Media
Abby’s Hearth
India