Privacy Policy

1. Summary

We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask you to submit personal information to read our guides. We keep data collection to what is needed to run, secure and improve the website.

2. Information we collect

• Information you choose to send us, such as your name, email address and message if you contact us.
• Technical information that is sent automatically by your browser, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages requested, referring page and date and time of the request. This is typically recorded in server logs by our hosting provider.
• A theme preference (light or dark), saved in a first-party cookie or local storage on your device, so the site remembers your display choice.
• If we enable analytics in the future, aggregated usage data such as page views and approximate location. We will update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent first.

3. How we use information

• To operate, secure and maintain the website and prevent abuse.
• To respond to your messages and requests.
• To understand which guides are useful and improve them (only if analytics is enabled).
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Legal bases (EEA, UK and similar regions)

Where data protection law such as the GDPR applies, we rely on legitimate interests to run and secure the website, on consent where required (for example, for non-essential cookies), on performance of a request when you contact us, and on legal obligation where applicable.

5. Cookies and local storage

We use a small number of cookies and local storage items. See our Cookie Policy for the full list, purposes and how to control them.

6. Sharing and third parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers who help us host, secure and deliver the website, bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

Our pages include share links to social networks (such as Facebook, X, Pinterest, WhatsApp and Reddit) and links to external sites. When you click such links, those third parties receive information according to their own policies, which we do not control. We recommend reading them.

7. Photos and external resources

Photos are self-hosted on our website. Source links to Unsplash open Unsplash's own site, which has its own privacy practices.

8. Data retention

Server logs are kept for a limited period needed for security and troubleshooting. Messages you send us are kept as long as needed to respond and maintain records, then deleted or anonymized. Cookie and local storage values stay on your device until they expire or you clear them.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including HTTPS delivery and limiting access to data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International transfers

Our providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.

11. Children's privacy

Our content is family friendly, but the website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

12. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of your personal information, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. Residents of California and certain other US states may have rights to know, delete and correct personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To exercise your rights, email info@homespunsecret.com with the subject line "Privacy request". We may need to verify your identity. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals, because we do not track users across other websites.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

15. Contact

Questions about this policy: info@homespunsecret.com.