Effective Date: August 2025
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit handmadebymicah.com
1. Information I Collect
When you visit the site, I may collect:
- Voluntary information you provide (such as your name and email address when you leave a comment or subscribe to my newsletter).
- Automatically collected data (such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, and pages you visit) through cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate link tracking — If you click on certain links, affiliate partners may use cookies to track purchases for commission purposes.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use collected information to:
- Improve and personalize your experience on the site.
- Respond to comments or messages you send me.
- Send email updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Track blog performance using analytics.
- Comply with any legal requirements.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to help the site run smoothly. They may also be used by third-party services (like Google Analytics, Pinterest, or affiliate programs).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
4. Third-Party Services
I may use trusted third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve my website, such as:
- Google Analytics (website traffic stats)
- Pinterest Analytics
- Affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon affiliate links)
These third parties have their own privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I use and love personally.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information I have about you.
- Request corrections or deletion of your information.
- Opt out of cookies and marketing emails.
To exercise these rights, contact me at: [support@handmadebymicah.com]
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
Contact Me:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can email me at [support@handmadebymicah.com].
