Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: April 2, 2026
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit this website.
This Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure explains what information may be collected through this site, how that information may be used, and how affiliate relationships, including Amazon Associates links, may work.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
About Chef Ember
Chef Ember is the friendly voice and brand persona behind this website. She represents our griddle-care content, recipes, product recommendations, and outdoor cooking guidance.
Content on this website may be written, edited, researched, or assisted by our team and AI tools. Final editorial decisions are made by our team.
Chef Ember’s content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Chef Ember is not a licensed chef, food-safety expert, legal advisor, or safety professional.
Affiliate Disclosure
This website may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We may also participate in other affiliate and referral programs from time to time. These programs are designed to provide a way for websites to earn fees by linking to products or services.
Any recommendations, opinions, or product references shared on this website are based on our own judgment and editorial choices. However, you should always do your own research before making any purchase.
Product prices and availability may change at any time. Any price and availability information displayed on the relevant retailer’s website at the time of purchase will apply to your order.
Products We Own or Sell
In addition to affiliate links, this website may mention, recommend, or link to products that we own, sell, distribute, or have a commercial relationship with.
This means we may financially benefit if you purchase certain products recommended or linked on this website.
We aim to recommend products that we believe may be useful for griddle care, outdoor cooking, cleaning, storage, or related purposes. However, you should always review product details, product instructions, customer reviews, and suitability before making a purchase.
Brand Names and Trademarks
Chef Ember may mention third-party brand names, product names, trademarks, logos, or service marks, including Blackstone and other outdoor cooking brands.
All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
Any use of third-party brand names on this website is for identification, compatibility, commentary, education, comparison, or informational purposes only.
Chef Ember is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected with Blackstone Products or any other third-party brand unless clearly stated.
Information We May Collect
We may collect information from you in a few different ways when you use this website.
Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
- your name
- your email address
- information submitted through contact forms
- information provided when subscribing to a newsletter
- information submitted in comments, surveys, giveaways, or other forms
You are not required to provide personal information, but choosing not to may limit your access to certain features or services.
Safety and Use Disclaimer
Griddle care, cooking, cleaning, seasoning, rust removal, propane use, oils, grease, heat, scraping tools, and outdoor cooking may involve risk.
Always follow the instructions, warnings, and safety guidance provided by the manufacturer of your griddle, grill, tools, cleaning products, propane equipment, and accessories.
Use caution when working with hot surfaces. Griddles can remain hot for a long time after use.
Do not apply covers, mats, accessories, oils, cleaners, or other products to a hot surface unless the product instructions clearly state that it is safe to do so.
You are responsible for using your own judgment and following all applicable product instructions and safety guidelines.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, this site may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- referring website
- pages viewed
- dates and times of visits
- approximate geographic region
- interactions with pages, ads, and links
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website, improve performance, and maintain security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies, pixels, tags, log files, and similar tracking technologies to:
- remember user preferences
- improve website functionality
- understand traffic and visitor behavior
- support analytics
- measure advertising and affiliate performance
- personalize content and ads where applicable
Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can usually disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- operate and maintain the website
- communicate with you
- send newsletters or updates if you subscribed
- improve content and user experience
- analyze traffic and performance
- monitor affiliate link activity
- serve or measure advertising
- prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
- comply with legal obligations
- protect our rights, property, and security
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help operate this website and support its features. These may include providers for:
- website hosting
- email marketing
- analytics
- comment systems
- spam protection
- advertising
- affiliate tracking
- payment processing, if applicable
These third parties may collect, use, or process certain information according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services or websites.
Amazon and Other Affiliate Programs
When you click on an Amazon affiliate link or another affiliate link on this website, the relevant retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar tracking methods to determine whether a qualifying purchase was made.
We do not control how Amazon or other third-party affiliate platforms collect, use, or store data. You should review their own privacy policies for more information.
Advertising
This website may display third-party advertisements. Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to provide personalized or non-personalized advertising based on browsing behavior and interactions.
These technologies may collect information such as:
- IP address
- browser and device information
- pages visited
- referral data
- ad interactions
- approximate location
You may be able to manage ad preferences or opt out of certain forms of personalized advertising through browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics or similar tools, to better understand how visitors use the website.
These services may collect information such as:
- traffic sources
- page views
- time spent on pages
- clicks and user flow
- device and browser information
This information helps us improve the website, content, and overall user experience.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, we may use your name and email address to send newsletters, updates, promotional content, recipes, guides, or other related communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Comments and Public Content
If you leave comments or submit content to this website, that information may be visible to others. Please avoid posting sensitive or personal information in public areas.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments or submissions at our discretion.
Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- operate the website
- provide requested services
- maintain records
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce our policies
If you request deletion of your information, we will make reasonable efforts to honor that request, subject to legal, operational, or technical limitations.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us so that we can remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to your data
- request correction of your data
- request deletion of your data
- object to certain processing
- withdraw consent where applicable
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law, including rights related to access, deletion, and disclosure of certain personal information.
International Visitors
If you access this website from outside the country in which it is operated, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a country with different data protection laws than your own.
External Links
This website may contain links to other websites. Once you leave this site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure, you may contact us at:
Email: Ember@Chefember.com