Last updated: October 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Fireside Folks (https://firesidefolks.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
Information we collect
- Information you provide. When you contact us or leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and message you submit.
- Email updates. If you sign up for email updates, we store your email address and the date you signed up. We use it only to email you about new guides, and we delete it on request.
- Usage data. Like most websites, our server and analytics tools may record your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and referring website.
- Cookies. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, understand how it is used, and show advertising.
How we use information
We use information to run and improve the website, respond to messages, prevent spam and abuse, measure traffic, and support advertising that keeps our guides free.
Advertising
We may work with third-party advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These partners may collect information such as your IP address, browser, and browsing activity. You can learn more about interest-based advertising and opt out at optout.aboutads.info and networkadvertising.org/choices. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before setting advertising cookies.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site. These services use cookies to collect information about your visit. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Embedded content and social sharing
Our pages may include embedded content and share buttons from services such as Pinterest and Facebook. These services may collect data about you and use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we store the information shown in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to show your profile picture.
How long we keep data
Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely so follow-up comments can be approved automatically. Messages sent through the contact form are kept only as long as needed to respond.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export the personal data we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To make a request, email us at the address below.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy from time to time; the date at the top shows the latest version. Questions? Email admin@firesidefolks.com.