Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how MicroHomesteader.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://microhomesteader.com (the “Site”).

1) Who we are
Our website address is: https://microhomesteader.com.

2) Information we collect
A) Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and site security.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

B) Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site can download and extract any location data from images on the Site.

C) Contacting us
If you contact us (for example, via a contact form or email), we receive the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message). We use it to respond and provide support.

D) Basic log data
Like many websites, our servers and service providers may record basic information such as IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, approximate location (e.g., city/state), and timestamps. We use this for security, troubleshooting, and performance.

3) Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality (e.g., login, preferences)
  • Convenience (e.g., remembering comment details)
  • Analytics and measurement (understanding site traffic and improving content)
  • Advertising (showing and measuring ads)

A) WordPress cookies (site functionality)
If you leave a comment on our Site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies typically last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies typically last for two days, and screen options cookies typically last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies are removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It typically expires after 1 day.

B) Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4 via Site Kit)
We use Google Analytics 4 (implemented via the Site Kit by Google plugin) to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are popular and how people navigate).

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers to collect and report usage statistics. This helps us improve the Site and the content we publish.

IP addresses: In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses may be used at collection time to determine approximate location information and then are discarded before the data is logged or stored by Analytics.

C) Google Signals + advertising features (GA4)
We have enabled Google Signals and Google Analytics advertising features.

Google Signals are session data that Google associates with users who are signed in to their Google accounts and have Ads Personalization turned on. This can enable features such as cross-device reporting, cross-device remarketing, and exporting key events (conversions) to Google Ads (when linked/used).

With advertising features enabled, Analytics reporting may include aggregated information such as demographics and interests (where available), and we may create audiences used for measurement and/or advertising.

We do not use Google Analytics to knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we do not knowingly send personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address) to Google Analytics.

D) Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
We may display advertisements on the Site using Google AdSense.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website and/or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Advertising and measurement partners may collect information such as device identifiers, IP address, browser information, and interactions with ads (e.g., impressions and clicks) for purposes of ad delivery, reporting, and fraud prevention.

4) Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

5) Who we share your data with
We share information only as needed to operate the Site, such as with:

  • Spam detection services (visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service)
  • Hosting, security, and performance providers
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for site measurement
  • Advertising/measurement partners (Google AdSense) for ad delivery and reporting

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

6) How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

We may retain logs/analytics data for as long as reasonably necessary for security, troubleshooting, and reporting.

7) What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you can request:

  • an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided; and/or
  • that we erase personal data we hold about you.

This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

8) Your choices (cookies, analytics, and ads)
A) Browser cookie controls
Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies (including third-party cookies). Note that blocking cookies may affect certain Site features.

B) Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of having your site activity available to Google Analytics by installing the official Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

C) Personalized ads controls (Google / My Ad Center)
You can control (or turn off) ad personalization in Google’s ad settings / My Ad Center:
https://myadcenter.google.com/

9) EEA/UK/Switzerland notice (when applicable)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, we and our partners may be required to provide additional disclosures and, in some cases, obtain your consent before using cookies or processing personal data for ad personalization. Where required, you may see a cookie/consent banner or preferences tool.

10) Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Some service providers (including Google) may process information on servers located outside your country.

11) Children’s privacy
This Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made.

13) Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy request, contact:
Email: crazyoldprepper@microhomesteader.com