Privacy & Disclosure

Welcome to Spend with Heart. We’re so glad you’re here. As you prepare to explore our content and community, we invite you to take a moment to review our Privacy & Disclosure Policy. This way, you’ll understand how we protect your experience and what to expect along the way.

Affiliate Disclosure

We include affiliate links on our site. When you choose to purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission. However, this comes at no additional cost to you, and it helps us continue sharing meaningful resources, cozy inspiration, and practical tips for creating a more intentional and inviting life.

We intentionally recommend only products, brands, and services that align with the Spend with Heart mission. These are items that support intentional living, ethical practices, cozy home styling, and small businesses we trust. Your support allows us to carry forward our mission of inspiring a more mindful and cozy way of living.

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect the details you provide in the form along with your IP address and browser information. We then use this data to detect and block spam, ensuring a safe and positive community experience. In addition, if you use Gravatar, your profile picture will appear with your comment once it’s approved.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, please remove any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Otherwise, other visitors may download and extract that information, which could affect your privacy.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve and personalize your experience on our site. For example, when you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

In addition, we use cookies to manage logins, preferences, and content publishing. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks. Furthermore, when you edit or publish a post, we may store a temporary cookie to support that process.

Embedded Content

Our articles sometimes include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Interacting with embedded content works the same way as visiting the original site. As a result, those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your activity.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, we include your IP address in the reset email to ensure security. Additionally, we share limited information with trusted third-party providers—such as payment processors, analytics services, or advertising platforms—to maintain and improve site functionality. We never sell your personal information.

Data Retention

When you leave a comment, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments more efficiently.

If you register on our site, we store the personal information in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time, except for your username. Likewise, site administrators can manage this information to keep records accurate and up to date.

Your Rights

You may request access to the personal data we hold about you. You may also request an exported file of your data or ask us to delete it, except where the law requires us to retain it. If you live in a region covered by GDPR or CCPA, you hold the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of data sharing.

To learn more about your privacy rights, we encourage you to review local data protection laws that apply to your region. Understanding your rights empowers you to make informed choices about your data.

If you have questions about your privacy rights or want to exercise them, please contact us directly. We actively support your rights and work to maintain your trust.

Spam Protection

To protect the Spend with Heart community, we check all comments through an automated spam detection service. This ensures a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

1. Why do we collect your personal information?
We collect your name, email address, and browsing activity to improve your experience, offer personalized support, and share relevant updates.

2. Do we share your information with third parties?
We share your data only with trusted providers like payment processors, analytics tools, or email services. Importantly, we never sell your personal data.

3. What is an affiliate disclosure?
We include affiliate links on our site. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission. However, this does not affect your price, and it supports our content and mission.

4. How do we protect your privacy online?
We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and responsible data practices to keep your information safe. As a result, we ensure your privacy remains protected.

5. What are your privacy rights under GDPR and CCPA?
If you live in a GDPR- or CCPA-covered region, you may access, edit, delete, or download your personal data. You may also opt out of data sharing where applicable.

6. Do we use cookies or tracking technologies?
Yes, we use cookies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can also adjust your browser settings at any time to manage cookie preferences.

7. How will you know if we change this policy?
We update this Privacy & Disclosure Policy regularly. You will always find the latest version on this page, along with the revised date. If we make significant changes, we will also notify you by email.