Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
Cottage Food Hub does not require account creation or login. We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily submit it through our contact form.
2. Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use this site. These services collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time on site, general geographic region (country/state level), browser type, and device type. This data is aggregated and is not linked to individual identities. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
3. Advertising (Google AdSense)
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
4. Amazon Affiliate Links
Cottage Food Hub is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Amazon may set cookies on your browser when you click affiliate links. Amazon's privacy practices are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
5. Contact Form Data
When you submit the contact form, your name, email address, subject selection, and message are transmitted to our form processing provider (Formspree) and forwarded to our private email address. We use this data only to respond to your inquiry. We do not share, sell, or use contact form submissions for marketing purposes. Formspree's privacy policy is available at formspree.io.
6. Cookies
This site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity set cookies to track anonymous usage patterns
- Advertising: Google AdSense sets cookies to serve and measure ad effectiveness
- Session tools: Our checklist tools use sessionStorage (not cookies) to remember your checklist state within a browser session. This data is never transmitted to any server and is cleared when you close your tab.
7. Third-Party Links
This site links to state agriculture department websites, government resources, and Amazon product pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external websites.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our contact form, please contact us for removal.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold. We hold very little personal data — only contact form submissions. To exercise any data rights, use the contact form.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.