Last updated: November 8, 2025
Hummingbird Hilltop Homestead (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://hummingbirdhilltophomestead.com/ (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have about it.
1. Information We Collect
Information you voluntarily provide
When you sign up for our email list, leave a comment, or contact us through a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you include. When you leave a comment on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string (to help detect spam).
Information collected automatically
Our website uses Jetpack (by Automattic) to collect analytics and performance data, such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, and pages visited. In the future, we may use Google Analytics for similar purposes. Like most websites, we use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help the site function properly and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to comments or messages you send us
- Send you email updates or newsletters (if you’ve signed up for them)
- Analyze site traffic and performance
- Improve the Site’s content, design, and user experience
- Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
Our Site also uses a cookie consent banner to comply with applicable privacy regulations. This banner allows you to accept or manage non-essential cookies.
For more information on how Jetpack uses cookies, see Automattic’s Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We use or may use third-party services that collect or process information on our behalf, including:
- Jetpack (Automattic) — analytics, performance monitoring, spam protection
- Google Analytics (future use) — traffic and engagement analysis
- Email service provider — to manage newsletter subscriptions
- Amazon Associates — affiliate program participation and link tracking
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review those policies directly.
Our Site may also include links to our Pinterest and Instagram profiles. Please note that interactions with those platforms are governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Hummingbird Hilltop Homestead participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means that some posts, pages, or links on our Site may contain affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase—at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate programs use cookies to track visits and sales for the purpose of assigning commissions. These cookies do not give us access to your personal data or purchasing information.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
6. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.
- Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Email and contact form submissions are kept as long as needed to respond to inquiries or manage subscriptions.
8. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
If you reside in certain regions, including the European Economic Area or California, you have specific rights over your personal data. These may include the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
- Request that we do not sell or share your information (we currently do not sell data)
To make a request, please email us at: [email protected]. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and content are intended for general audiences and not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. DMCA & Copyright Notice
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please notify us with a written notice that includes:
- Your name and contact information
- A description of the copyrighted work
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
- A statement that you believe the use is not authorized
- Your electronic or physical signature
Send notices to: [email protected]. We will promptly remove any infringing content in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]