Effective Date: November 10, 2025
Website: www.sweetmiscellany.com
Contact Email: courtney@courtweststudio.com
Sweet Miscellany (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share while visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.sweetmiscellany.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., through comments or forms).
Non-Personal Information:
- Browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Information collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Send newsletters or updates you’ve subscribed to.
- Respond to your comments, messages, or inquiries.
- Analyze site traffic and improve content and user experience.
- Display relevant advertisements and manage affiliate partnerships.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our Site.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user interactions. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads on its network. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices here: Google Privacy & Terms.
- Mediavine Advertising: We use Mediavine to manage third-party advertising. Mediavine may collect and use data to serve personalized ads. You can view Mediavine’s Privacy Policy here: Mediavine Privacy Policy.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do.
4. Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter via Kit (formerly ConvertKit):
- We collect your name and email address to send blog updates, recipes, and related content.
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
- Kit’s Privacy Policy can be viewed here: Kit Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with third-party service providers that help us operate the Site, including:
- Hosting providers and plugins that support WordPress functionality.
- Analytics and advertising services (Google Analytics, Mediavine).
- Email delivery platforms (Kit).
These third parties are prohibited from using your personal data for any purpose other than providing their services.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy. We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
7. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another region with data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at courtney@courtweststudio.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Sweet Miscellany does not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child, we will promptly delete it.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date noted above.
11. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: courtney@courtweststudio.com
Website: www.sweetmiscellany.com