Last Updated: Apr 25th 2025

Privacy Policy

At Homemade Betty, your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, or engage with our content. We believe in transparency and trust—and that starts right here.

1. Who We Are

This website, Homemade Betty, is a lifestyle blog focused on homemaking, slow living, and intentional family life. Our website address is: [Insert website URL].

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

a) Email Address (Newsletter Signups)

When you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you occasional updates, new blog post notifications, and homemade inspiration.

b) Comments (if enabled in the future)

Currently, we do not accept comments on blog posts. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

c) Contact Forms

If you contact us via a contact form, we may collect your name and email address to respond to your message.

d) Cookies

We may use cookies to improve your experience on our site—like remembering if you’ve already subscribed to the newsletter so we don’t ask again.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.

e) Analytics

We may collect anonymized data such as your IP address, device type, browser, and pages visited using tools like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data you provide for the following purposes:

  • To send email updates if you’ve opted into our newsletter

  • To respond to messages sent via our contact form

  • To analyze website traffic and improve our content and layout

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously. All information is stored securely and accessed only by those who need it to perform their roles (e.g., managing emails or website maintenance). We use a secure SSL connection (https) for all site interactions.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We don’t sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website or deliver emails, including:

  • Mailchimp (or whichever email platform you use)

  • Google Analytics

These providers have their own privacy policies and are GDPR-compliant.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe (you can do so anytime).

  • Contact Form Messages: Retained for up to 6 months unless follow-up is required.

  • Analytics Data: Stored for 26 months and anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you

  • Ask us to delete your personal information

  • Unsubscribe from our emails at any time

Just contact us at: [Insert contact email]

8. Children’s Privacy

Homemade Betty is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this policy. If we do, we’ll update the date at the top and post a notice on the site if needed.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out anytime:

📧 Email: [Insert email address]