HowToRaiseBees.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected by our analytics and server systems:
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop)
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location data: General geographic location (country, region) based on IP address
- Technical data: IP address, internet service provider
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies and Tracking" below).
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our email list: Email address and optionally your name
- Contact us: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message
- Use interactive tools: Responses to quizzes or calculators (this data is typically processed locally in your browser and not transmitted to our servers)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve our website: Understanding how visitors use our site helps us create better content and user experiences
- To send email communications: If you subscribe, we send beekeeping tips, guides, and occasional updates about our site
- To respond to inquiries: If you contact us, we use your information to respond to your questions
- To analyze traffic patterns: We use analytics to understand which content is most helpful to our readers
- To detect and prevent issues: Including spam, abuse, and technical problems
Cookies and Tracking
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to site owners.
Cookies We Use
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand what content is most useful.
- Functional cookies: Some cookies may be used to remember your preferences (such as quiz responses) during your visit.
- Third-party cookies: Our affiliate partners (like Amazon) may set cookies when you click affiliate links to track referrals.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a warning before cookies are stored
Note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, we link to products on Amazon.com. When you click these links, Amazon may set cookies to track the referral. Amazon's use of this data is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
Email Service Provider
If you subscribe to our email list, your email address is stored with our email service provider. We use this service solely to send you the communications you signed up for.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list:
- We will only send you beekeeping-related content, tips, and occasional updates about our site
- We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
- Every email includes an unsubscribe link — you can opt out at any time with one click
- We may track email opens and clicks to understand which content is most helpful
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request information about what data we have about you
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your information
- Opt-out: You can opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights including:
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to data portability
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
If we make material changes to how we treat your personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the website home page or via email (if you've subscribed to our list).
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
HowToRaiseBees.com
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.