Effective date: July 15, 2026

Welcome to Simple Cottage Living (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”). Your privacy is important to me, and I want you to understand what information may be collected when you visit this website and how it is used.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

When you visit Simple Cottage Living, certain information may be collected automatically or voluntarily.

This may include:

Your name (if you leave a comment or contact me)
Your email address (if you subscribe to my newsletter)
Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms
Anonymous website usage information collected through analytics tools

I never sell your personal information.

Email Newsletter

If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is securely stored through my email marketing provider.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Cookies

Like most websites, Simple Cottage Living uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve website performance
Help display relevant content

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Analytics

This website uses analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the site.

Analytics may collect anonymous information including:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Device type
Browser type
General geographic location

This information helps improve the website and create more useful content.

Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links.

If you purchase a product through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Please visit my Affiliate Disclosure page for complete information.

Advertising

As Simple Cottage Living grows, this website may display advertisements through advertising partners.

These companies may use cookies or similar technologies to personalize advertising.

Third-Party Websites

This website may link to other websites for your convenience.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, information such as the comment, name, IP address, and browser information may be collected to help reduce spam.

Please be respectful when participating in discussions.

Children’s Privacy

Simple Cottage Living is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

You may contact me at any time to:

Request access to your information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me through my Contact page or by email.

Melissa Phipps
[email protected]