Privacy Policy

Last Updated February 14, 2026

I operate Life on Spirit Hill the website https://lifeonspirithill.com and am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or interact with our content.This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the site ("you").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

    • Email address (when you sign up for our newsletter or free resources like homestead guides/recipes).

    • Name or username (if provided in comments or contact forms).

    • Any other details you choose to share (e.g., in messages or comments).

  • Automatically Collected Information

    • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.

    • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

  • From Third Parties

    • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) collect anonymized data about site usage.

    • Affiliate networks or embedded content (e.g., Amazon, Etsy, Wayfair widgets) may place cookies or track interactions with links.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, financial, or biometric data) unless voluntarily provided in a non-required context.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our Services (e.g., deliver newsletters with homestead tips, recipes, sustainable living advice, and self-sufficiency updates).

  • Respond to comments, inquiries, or contact requests.

  • Analyze site performance and user behavior to create better content about homestead life, gardening, DIY projects, and land-connected living.

  • Send occasional emails (you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in emails).

  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud/abuse.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools for essential functions (e.g., remembering preferences) and analytics. Third parties like Google Analytics may use cookies to track usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., disable or delete them), but this may affect site functionality. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if you add one) or browser help.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp for newsletters, analytics tools like Google Analytics).

  • Affiliate partners (only as needed for commission tracking—e.g., if you click an affiliate link, the network may receive anonymized click data).

  • Legal authorities if required by law (e.g., subpoena or court order).

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., under CCPA for California residents), you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • Opt out of certain data collection/sharing.

  • Unsubscribe from emails (use the link in any email).

To exercise rights, contact me at carey@lifeonspirithill.com. We respond within a reasonable time (usually 3-5 days).

6. Data Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it.

8. International Users

The site is hosted in the US. If you access from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Life on Spirit Hill

Carey
carey@lifeonspirithill.com

Thank you for trusting us with your information as you explore homestead living, sustainable practices, self-sufficiency, recipes, and more on Spirit Hill!