Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Disclosures
Trust, Transparency & Respect
Boonie Hicks is a small, independent publishing project built on a love of heritage, tradition, craftsmanship and simple living. I believe that trust is earned through honesty, transparency and respect.
This page brings together my Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Disclosures so you can clearly understand how your information is handled, the terms that apply when you use this website, and the ways I remain transparent about the content I create.
Thank you for being here and for supporting the stories, skills, and traditions that connect us to the past.
Protecting You & This Site
I am committed to protecting the privacy of my visitors and providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming online experience.
I only collect the information I need to run Boonie Hicks and improve the content I share. I do not sell your personal information, and I take reasonable steps to keep it secure.
By using this website, you help keep this project alive and independent. Your trust allows me to continue researching, creating, and sharing the heritage skills and stories that matter.
If you ever have a question or concern, please get in touch. I’m always happy to help.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 July 2026
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Information
- Cookies & Analytics
- Third-Party Services
- Affiliate Links & Advertising
- Your Privacy Rights
- Protecting Your Information
- Changes To This Privacy Policy
- Contact
Terms Of Service
Last updated: 5 July 2026
- Acceptance Of Terms
- Use Of This Website
- Itellectual Property & Copyright
- Historical And Educational Content
- External Links
- Respectful Use
- Protecting Your Information
- Changes To This Privacy Policy
- Contact
Disclosures
Last updated: 7 July 2026
- Affiliate Links
- Sponsored Content
- Gifted Items And Review Products
- Advertising
- Projects And Historical Work
- Accuracy And Approach
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
At Boonie Hicks, we value the privacy and trust of our readers. We collect only the information necessary to operate, maintain and improve this website, and to communicate with visitors who choose to contact us.
Information You Chose to Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when contacting Boonie Hicks by email, through our contact page, subscribing to future communications, or otherwise choosing to interact with the website. This information may include your name, email address, and any details you chose to share.
Information Collected Automaticlly
Like most websites, Boonie Hicks may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring websites, and the date and time of your visit.
This information helps us understand how visitors use Boonie Hicks, maintain website security, improve visitor experience, and continue creating content that serves our readers and supports the long-term growth of the website.
2. How We Use Information
Boonie Hicks uses information collected through the website only for legitimate purposes related to operating, maintaining and improving the visitor experience.
Information collected may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries and communcations from readers and visitors.
- Improve website performance, usability and accessibility.
- Better understand which topics and content are most valuable to our readers.
- Maintain the security, reliability, and proper functioning of the website.
- Develop future articles, resources, and content that align with interests of the Boonie Hicks community.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Boonie Hicks does not sell personal information to third parties. Any information collected is used responsibly and with respect for the privacy and trust of our visitors.
3. Cookies & Analytics
Like most modern websites, Boonie Hicks uses cookies and similar technologies to help provide a reliable and enjoyable browsing experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow websites to remember certain information and understand how visitors interact with content. These technologies may be used to:
- Improve website performance and functionality.
- Understand how visitors use the website and which content is most useful.
- Maintain website security and reliability.
- Support future advertising affiliate partnerships where applicable.
Boonie Hicks may use website analytics services to better understand visitor behavior and improve the overall experience for readers. These services collect information in aggregate form and do not identify visitors personally
Most web browsers allow you to control limit, or disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
4. Third-Party Services
Boonie Hicks may use Trusted third-party services to help operate, mantain, improve, and support the website. When you interact with these services through Boonie Hicks, they may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Third-party services used now or in the future may include:
- Website analytics providers.
- Advetising and affiliate providers.
- Email and newsletter services.
- Embedded videos, social merda content, and external media.
- Website hosting, security, and performance services.
Boonie Hicks carefully considers the services used on this website and aims to work with providers that support a safe, secure, and respectful online experience for our readers.
5. Affiliate Links & Advertising
Boonie Hicks may participate in affiliate programs and display advertising to help support the continued operation and long-term growth of this independent publishing project.
This means that, on occasion, Boonie Hicks may earn a commission or receive compensation when readers purchase products or services through certain links on the website, at no additional cost to the reader.
Any affiliate relationship, sponsored content, gifted products, or paid collaborations will be clearly disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Boonie Hicks values honesty, transparency, and editorial integrity. Any paid placement, affiliate relationship, or commercial partnership will not influence the accuracy, Independence, or honesty of the content we publish. Maintaining the trust of our readers and preserving the integrity of Boonie Hicks remain central to everything we do.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Boonie Hicks respects the privacy and rights of it’s readers and visitors. Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information you choose to share with us, including the right to access, update, correct, restrict, or request it’s deletion.
You may also have the right to:
- Request information about the personal data held by Boonie Hicks.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Withdraw consent to future communications at any time.
- Request the deletion of personal information where appropriate.
- Manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If you have any questions about your privacy rights or how information is handled at Boonie Hicks, please feel free to contact us using the information provived at the end of this policy. We are commtted to handling personal information with care, responsibilty, and respect.
7. Protecting Your Information
The privacy and security of our readers and visitors are more important to Boonie Hicks. While no method of storing or transmitting information over the internet can ever be guaranteed to be completely secure, we take reasonable steps to help protect the information you choose to share with us.
These steps may include secure website hosting, software updates, access controls. and regular maintenance designed to help maintain a safe and reliable online experience
Although no website can promise absolute security, Boonie Hicks believes that protecting visitor information is an important responable measure to safeguard the privacy and information of our readers and visitors.
8. Changes To This Privacy Policy
As Boonie Hicks grows and evolves over time, this Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes to the website, it’s features, applicable law, or best practices.
Any updates will be publlshed on this page, and the date of the most recent revision may be noted for reference. We encourage readers and visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how information is collected, used, and protected.
Our aim is to keep this policy clear, current, and easy to understand, so that readers can continue to visit Boonie Hicks with confidence.
9. Contact
If you have any questions, feedback, and reasonable requests relatng to privacy and the operation of this website. Every enquiry will be considered carefully and responded to as promptly as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to read this policy and for being part of the Boonie Hicks community.
Contact: booniehicks@gmail.com
Terms Of Service
Welcome to Boonie Hicks. These Terms of Service explain the rules and guidelines for using this website and it’s content, including articles, photographs, videos, and other materials published here.
Boonie Hicks exists to encourage curiosity, learning, and the appreciation for the knowledge, skills, and traditions of the past. Through topics such as cast iron cookware, history, traditional skills, collecting, and heritage living, this website aims to provide an informative and enjoyable experience for those who share an interest in preserving and exploring the practical knowlege of earlier generations.
1. Acceptance Of Terms
By accessing or using the Boonie Hicks website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the site.
These terms apply to all visitors and users of the website. Boonie Hicks is a place for sharing stories, knowledge, and educational content about cast iron cookware, traditional skills, craftsmanship, history and heritage living.
2. Use Of This Website
Boonie Hicks is a provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. You are welcome to browse, read, share links to, and enjoy the content published on this website for personal, non-commercial use.
To help keep this website a welcoming and enjoyable place for everyone, please do not:
- Use the website for activities that are unlawful, harmful, or intended to deceive others.
- Attempt to access parts of the website or it’s systems that are not publicly available.
- Introduce viruses, malicious software, or other harmful material.
- Disrupt the operation of the website or interfere with the experience of other visitors.
In the unlikely event that these guidelines are not respected, access to the website may be restricted or terminated.
3. Itellectual Property & Copyright
Sharing knowledge and encouraging learning are important values at Boonie Hicks. Visitors are welcome to share links to content published on this website and to quote brief excerps for personal, educatonal, commentary, or other non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate crediit is given to Boonie Hicks.
Unless otherwise stated, all articles, photographs, videos, graphics, and other content published on ths website are the property of Boonie Hicks and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Please respect the time, research, creativity, and personal experience that contribute to the content published on this website. Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, redistributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permisson. This includes the use of Boonie Hicks content, photographs, videos, or other materials for personal gain, commercial benefit, or the creation of substantially similar works.
If you would like to request permission to use content from Boonie Hicks, please get in touch using the content information on this website.
4. Historical And Educational Content
The content published on Boonie Hicks is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. While every effort is made to provide accurate and thoughtful information, historical research, traditional knowledge, and personal experiences can vary and evolve over time.
Many articles published on ths website reflect personal experience, historical sources, research, research, and interpretation. Boonie Hicks is intended to be a place for learning, exploraton, and sharing of ideas. Whether exploring historical topics, traditional skills, collecting, collecting, cooking, or other subjects discussed on this website, readers are invited to draw their own conclusions, explore additional sources where appropriate, and enjoy the process of learning and discovery.
Boonie Hicks makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of information published on this site website for any particular purpose.
5. External Links
From time to time, Boonie Hicks may include links to external websites, articles, videos, resources, and other content that may be of interest to readers or provide additional information on a particular topic.
The sharing of useful resources and the acknowledgment of knowledge, experience, and efforts of others are important parts of preserving and sharing traditional knowledge and historical understanding. For this reason, external links may be included to provide additional perspectives, historical references, practical information, or to highlight the work of creators researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts.
While care is taken to link to reputable and relevant sources whenever possible, Boonie Hicks has no control over the content availablity, or practices of third-party websites. Information and opinions on external websites may change over time, and visitors should use their own judgment when accessing and relaying on external content.
6. Respectful Use
Boonie Hicks is intended to be a welcoming place for those who share an interest in traditional skills, history, cast iron cookware, collecting, and heritage living. Visitors are asked to asked to use this website respectfully and in a way that contributes postively to the experience of others.
Thoughtful discussion, different perspectives, and the sharing of knowledge and personal experience are valued and appreciated. Whether interacting through website comments, social media platforms, video channels, or other official Boonie Hicks communities and associated accounts, visitors are asked to remain respectful and considerate towards others.
Boonie Hicks values respectful and enjoyable interactions among it’s readers, viewers, and community members. In the unlikely event that interations become harmful, disruptive, or inconsistent with these principles, comments, interactions, or access to interactive features may be moderated, restricted, or removed where appropriate.
7. Personal Responsibility And Decisions
The topics discussed on Boonie Hicks often involve personal experiences, historical information, practical skills, cooking methods, tools, products, services, and individual opinions. As with any source of information, what works well for one person, situation, or circumstance may not be suitable for another.
When reading or using information from this website, visitors are encouraged to use their own caution and judgement. This includes any decisions, purchases, or practical activities they choose to explore based on what they read here, whether through this website or external resources that may be referenced.
Boonie Hicks hopes to provide useful and enjoyable information, while recognizing that each reader’s circumstances, judgement, and experience will naturally shape the decisions they make along the way.
8. Updates To These Terms
Boonie Hicks will continue to develop over time, and from time to time Terms may be updated to reflet changes in legal requirements, best practice, or how the website operates.
When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page so visitors can see what has been changed if they choose to look. These changes reflect Terms being kept current and accurate.
By continuing to use Boonie Hicks, visitors are agreeing to the most recent recent version of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
Everyone is welcome to read, explore, and enjoy Boonie Hicks. This website exists to share a general interest in the past, in practical skills, and traditions that continue to shape how people live and work.
In the rare case that any legal matters arise in relation to these Terms the use of this website, they will be handled in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, under the jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, or anythng else relating to Boonie Hicks, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Your message will be read when possible. While replies may not always be immediate, all. genuine enquiries are appreciated.
Contact: booniehicks@gmail.com
Disclosures
Boonie Hicks is built around an appreciation for the past, traditional skills, and the knowledge, traditions, and everyday objects that continue to inspire interest and participation in our shared heritage. From time to time, this may include references to products, businesses, and other resources that help support and bulld the website.
This section simply explains how those relationships work. Boonie Hicks welcomes opportunities to work with people, businesses, and brands that share a genuine interest for history, traditional skills, collecting, and heritage.
1. Affiliate Links
Some articles and pages on Boonie Hicks may include affiliate links to products and services that I think readers may find useful, interesting, or relevant to the subject beng discussed. If you decide to make a purchase through one of these links, Boonie Hicks may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support the continued running and development of the website. They are included only where I believe they add somethng worthwhile to the content and may be of genuine interest to readers. Any opinions, experiences, or recommendations reflect my own views and are determined by any affiliate relationship.
2. Sponsored Content
Occasionally, Boonie Hicks may work with businesses, organizations, or brands to create sponsored content that is relevant to the interests of readers and the purpose of the website.
Any sponsored content will be clearly identifed. The intention is always to share sponsorships that readers may find interesting, useful, or enjoyable.
3. Gifted Items And Review Products
Sometimes businesses, organiations or individuals may provide products, items, or materials for me to look at, test, research, or write about.
If that happens, I’ll mention it in the article. Receiving something does not mean it will be automatcally be featured on Boonie Hicks, and any thoughts I share about it will always be my own.
4. Advertising
Like many independent websites, Boonie Hicks may display advertising as one of the ways the website is supported.
I don’t always have control over which advertisments appear. Some may relate to the content you’re reading, while others may be based on your general online interests, or simply unrelated.
If you choose to click on an advertisement, you’ll leave Boonie Hicks and be taken to the advertisers website.
5. Projects And Historical Work
Boonie Hicks may occasionally be involved in projects related to traditional cooking, cast iron cooking, period kitchens, old tools and household equipment, craftsmanship, and the everyday lives of earlier generations
As opportunities arise, this may mean working alongside museums, publishers, filmmakers, historical organizations, collectors, craftspeople, and others who share an interest in researching, preserving and sharing these traditions with future generations.
6. Accuracy And Approach
The purpose of these disclosures is simply to explain how Boonie Hicks operates. Being open about affiliate links, sponsorships, projects, or gifted items is part of being honest to our readers and helping everyone understand how our website is supported.
Everything shared on Boonie Hicks reflects a genuine interest in traditional skills, cast iron cooking, old craftsmanship, and the everyday knowledge that has been passed from one generation to the next. The aim is always to share things that feel worthwhile, interesting, and true to the spirit of the site.
Thank you for spending your time at Boonie Hicks. Whether you’ve visited for a traditional recipe, dating a piece of vintage cast iron, or simply to enjoy a glimpse into everyday life from another time. I hope you’ve found something worth taking with you. Your support helps makes it possible to continue preserving and sharing the traditional skills, recipes, craftsmanship, and heritage that might otherwse be forgotten.