Last updated: June 19, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://practicallythriving.com.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://practicallythriving.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal and technical information:
- Your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter, free downloads, or leave a comment
- Comment data including IP address and browser user agent string
- Usage data through tools like Google Analytics
- Media metadata (if you upload images with EXIF GPS data)
- Login and cookie data (for registered users, if any)
If you leave a comment, an anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image. Gravatar’s privacy policy
3. Cookies
We may use cookies to personalize your experience and remember your preferences. Examples include:
- Saving your name/email for future comments (expires in 1 year)
- Temporary cookies to determine if your browser accepts cookies
- Login cookies (last 2 days to 2 weeks)
- Screen preference cookies (last 1 year)
- Post-edit cookies for authors (expire after 1 day)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction as if you visited their site directly.
5. Third-Party Tools & Integrations
We may use the following third-party tools, which may collect or process limited personal data under their own privacy policies:
- MailerLite / ConvertKit for email subscriptions
- Google Analytics for performance insights
- Etsy, Amazon, and Canva Affiliates for affiliate tracking
- Spam detection services to filter comments and form submissions
6. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Send newsletters, product updates, or free content
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Improve our content and user experience
- Prevent spam or fraudulent behavior
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely
- Registered users (if any) can see, edit, or delete their personal info (except username)
- Website administrators can also view and edit that information
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- That we erase your personal data (excluding info we must retain for legal or administrative purposes)
Email us at admin@practicallythriving.com to request data or ask questions.
10. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend tools, platforms, or products we personally trust and use.
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 admin@practicallythriving.com