Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 16, 2026
Hammer & Hearth ("we," "us," "our") operates hammerandhearth.com (the "Site") for a United States audience. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have under US privacy law.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: Name and email address if you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or comment on an article.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and approximate location, collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
Advertising data: We use Google AdSense and may work with other advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your 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 our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To respond to inquiries submitted via our Contact page
- To send newsletters or updates you've opted into
- To serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- To analyze traffic and usage patterns (via tools such as Google Analytics)
Third-Party Advertising & Analytics
We use third-party vendors, including Google, to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
We may also use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our Site. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a page request.
Cookies
See our full Cookie Policy for details on the types of cookies we use and how to control them through your browser settings.
Your Choices & Rights (US Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, and similar laws in other states (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah) may give you the right to:
- Know what personal information we've collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (which can include certain advertising cookie practices)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hammerandhearth.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable state law.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy 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.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent via our Contact page.