Last updated: March 6, 2026
Minimalist Home (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website minimalisthome.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Leave comments on blog posts
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
- Analyze Site usage and trends to enhance user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including WordPress session cookies.
- Performance Cookies: Used by Cloudflare for security, performance optimization, and analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior across websites.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Amazon Associates
Minimalist Home 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. Amazon may collect information when you click on affiliate links on our Site.
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for website security, performance optimization, and content delivery. Cloudflare may collect certain technical information, including IP addresses and browsing data, as described in Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Our Site may include Pinterest sharing buttons and widgets. Pinterest may collect information about your interaction with these features according to their own privacy policy.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to monitor and analyze web traffic and track user behavior on the Site. These tools may collect information sent by your browser, including the pages you visit and other usage data.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases: your consent, our legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Minimalist Home
Email: [email protected]
Website: minimalisthome.net