Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 5, 2026

Free Range Cottage (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates freerangecottage.com and the YouTube channel Free Range Cottage. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and related media channels.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE SITE.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information about you in several ways:

Personal Data
Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and demographic information that you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, participate in contests, or make purchases through our site.

Derivative Data
Information automatically collected when you access the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to customize your experience and improve our Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

GOOGLE ADSENSE AND ADVERTISING

Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to:

  • Serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites
  • Collect data about your interactions with ads
  • Personalize advertising content

Third-Party Advertising Cookies
Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies enable ad personalization.

How to Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising:

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • How often users visit the Site
  • What pages they visit
  • What other sites they used prior to visiting

This information helps us improve our Site and understand user behavior. Google Analytics data is anonymous and does not identify individual users. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

AFFILIATE MARKETING AND SPONSORED CONTENT

Amazon Associates Program
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. When you click on Amazon links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

LTK (rewardStyle)
We participate in the LTK platform (formerly rewardStyle). Clicking on certain links will redirect you to merchant sites where you can make purchases. LTK uses cookies to track referrals for commission purposes.

Other Affiliate Programs
We may participate in other affiliate programs including ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, and brand-specific partnerships. These programs use cookies to track visits and assign commissions.

Sponsored Content
We may create sponsored content for which we receive compensation. Sponsored posts will be clearly disclosed and may contain tracking pixels to measure campaign effectiveness.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver content and advertisements
  • Send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)
  • Respond to comments and inquiries
  • Administer contests and giveaways
  • Analyze site performance and improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information:

  • With service providers who assist with email delivery, hosting, analytics, and payment processing
  • With advertising partners including Google AdSense for ad delivery
  • When required by law to respond to legal processes or protect rights
  • With your consent for marketing purposes
  • In business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

SECURITY

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOUR RIGHTS

Opt-Out of Email Communications
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us at [email protected]

GDPR Rights (for EU residents):

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability

California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion of personal information.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS

We currently do not respond to Do-Not-Track browser signals, as no uniform standard has been adopted.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.freerangecottage.com