Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Who we are

HowLongToSoak.com is owned and operated by Holistic Health Collective. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. If you have any questions, contact us at hello@howlongtosoak.com.

What data we collect

We collect the following personal data:

• First name and email address — when you sign up to receive our free Golden Milk recipe via the email form on this site.
• Email address and ingredient name — when you submit an ingredient request through the suggestion form on this site.
• First name, email address (optional), star rating, and review text — when you submit a review through the review form on this site.

We do not collect any other personal data. You do not need to create an account or log in to use this site.

Browser notifications

This site may offer optional browser push notifications to alert you when your soak is complete. If you choose to enable notifications, your browser will ask for your permission first. No personal data is collected or stored as part of this feature. You can disable notifications at any time through your browser settings.

How we use your data

Your first name and email address are used exclusively to:

• Deliver the free recipe you requested
• Send occasional emails about plant-based nutrition, soaking guides, and related content
• Notify you when a requested ingredient has been added to the site

We will never sell your data, share it with third parties for marketing purposes, or use it for anything other than what is described above.

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — you voluntarily provided your name and email address to receive the free recipes and emails. You can withdraw this consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

Cookies

This site does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Only essential cookies required for form submissions and basic site functionality may be set. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Affiliate links

This site contains affiliate links to Namawell, Hurom, The Sprouting Company, Amazon, and other retailers. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services:

• Flodesk — email marketing platform that stores your name and email address. View their privacy policy at flodesk.com/legal/privacy.
• Namawell — affiliate program for Nama products. View their privacy policy at namawell.com/pages/privacy-policy.
• Hurom — affiliate program for Hurom juicers. View their privacy policy at hurom.com/pages/privacy-policy.
• The Sprouting Company — affiliate program for sprouting equipment and seeds. View their privacy policy at thesproutingcompany.com/policies/privacy-policy.
• Amazon Associates — affiliate program. View Amazon's privacy policy at amazon.com/privacy.

Your rights

Under GDPR, if you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent to email marketing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@howlongtosoak.com.

Data retention

We keep your email address and first name for as long as you remain subscribed to our emails. When you unsubscribe, you will no longer receive emails from us. To request complete removal of your data, email us at hello@howlongtosoak.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of this site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@howlongtosoak.com.