Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026.
This Privacy Policy describes how Hearthnook (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit https://hearthnook.com.
Information we collect
- Information you provide: email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter), name and message (when you use our contact form).
- Information collected automatically: device type, browser, IP address, referring URL, and pages viewed, via privacy-respecting analytics (Plausible) or anonymised Google Analytics, depending on your cookie preferences.
- Cookies: see our Cookie Policy for the full list.
How we use your information
- To send the newsletter you subscribed to.
- To respond to your contact-form inquiries.
- To measure traffic and improve the site.
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or abuse.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party processors:
- Newsletter delivery (ConvertKit / Mailchimp / Buttondown — see our cookie banner)
- Analytics (Plausible, Google Analytics)
- Hosting (Netlify)
- Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, others)
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under the GDPR, CCPA, or other laws to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information. Email hello@hearthnook.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Data retention
We retain newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe. Contact-form messages are retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is anonymised and retained for up to 26 months.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the site or via the newsletter.
Contact
Email hello@hearthnook.com for any privacy questions.