Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 20, 2026
Welcome to Urban Kanaka ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit www.urbankanaka.com. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Complete a contact form
- Send us an email
- Request information
- Download educational resources
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Submit comments or inquiries
Information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you voluntarily include in your message
You are never required to provide personal information simply to browse this website.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Urban Kanaka, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of visit
- General geographic location
- Website interactions
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the overall experience.
3. Cookies
Urban Kanaka uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember visitor preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure content performance
- Enhance user experience
Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Google Services
We currently use or may use Google services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Google reCAPTCHA
These services help us understand website performance, protect our forms from spam, and improve the user experience.
Google may collect information according to its own Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Google’s privacy practices before using our website.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be securely stored through our email service provider, Mailchimp.
You may receive:
- Educational newsletters
- Wellness updates
- Website announcements
- New blog posts
- Product updates
- Special offers
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every marketing email or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell or rent your email address.
6. Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide.
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide requested information.
Google reCAPTCHA is used to help protect our forms from spam and automated abuse.
7. Affiliate Relationships
Urban Kanaka participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on this website are affiliate links.
If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may include:
- Amazon
- Fullscript
- Enagic
- Other wellness companies and educational partners
We only recommend products and services we believe may provide value to our readers.
8. Embedded Content
Some pages may contain embedded content from third-party websites, including:
- Vimeo
- YouTube
- Social media platforms
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. Educational Content
Urban Kanaka provides educational information related to wellness, hydration, herbal education, nutrition, traditional healing practices, and lifestyle topics.
Nothing on this website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Information provided on this website should not be considered medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Your use of this website does not establish a practitioner-patient relationship.
11. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
These safeguards include:
- Secure website hosting
- SSL encryption
- Password-protected administration
- Security monitoring
- Limited access to personal information
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
12. Children's Privacy
Urban Kanaka is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we may promptly remove it.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request information about data collected
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
14. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Subject to applicable law, California residents may request:
- Information regarding personal data collected
- Deletion of personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Information regarding disclosure of personal information
Urban Kanaka does not sell personal information.
15. International Visitors
If you access this website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
By using this website, you consent to this transfer.
Where applicable, we strive to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
16. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature.
At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, and our website may not respond to such requests.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page.
The Effective Date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were last made.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Urban Kanaka
Email: support@urbankanaka.com
Website: https://www.urbankanaka.com
Mahalo for visiting Urban Kanaka. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing educational resources inspired by ancestral wisdom, modern science, and the spirit of aloha.