Privacy Policy for Hello Backyards

Effective Date: July 12, 2025

1. Who We Are

“Hello Backyards” (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a personal publishing platform located at https://hellobackyards.com/. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • The types of information we collect

  • How we use, share, and store it

  • The choices and rights you have

  • How to contact us with questions

3. Information We Collect

Category Examples When Collected
Information you provide Comments, contact-form messages, email address, display name When you comment, subscribe to updates, or email us
Automatically collected IP address, browser type, referring pages, time zone, pages viewed, clicks, device identifiers Through cookies, log files, and similar technologies
Optional analytics data Aggregate traffic patterns, demographic estimates (e.g., age range, interests) If you consent to analytics cookies
Marketing data Email engagement (opens/clicks) When you opt in to our newsletter

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA).

4. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Legal/Business Basis
Provide and maintain the blog Contractual necessity
Respond to comments and emails Legitimate interest
Send newsletters you requested Consent (you can unsubscribe anytime)
Analyze site performance and improve content Legitimate interest / consent (for non-essential cookies)
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse Legitimate interest / legal obligation
Comply with legal obligations Legal obligation

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies – keep the site working (e.g., log-in session).

  • Analytics cookies – measure traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics 4).

  • Marketing cookies – only if we run ads or affiliate links.

You can manage cookies in your browser or reject non-essential cookies via our banner.

6. How We Share Information

  • Service providers – hosting, email newsletter service, analytics platform; bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal or safety reasons – to comply with a subpoena, court order, or protect our rights.

  • Business transfers – if we sell or transfer the blog, your info may transfer as part of that deal.
    We never sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, unless the law requires a longer period (e.g., tax or bookkeeping rules). Then we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Transfers

Our servers may be in the USA. If you visit from outside that country, your data may be transferred, stored, or processed there. We rely on standard contractual clauses or other safeguards for cross-border transfers when required.

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access – know what data we hold.

  • Correct – fix inaccurate data.

  • Delete – request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Object / Restrict – limit certain processing.

  • Portability – get a copy in a readable format.

  • Opt out – of marketing emails, analytics cookies, or “sale”/“sharing” (CCPA/CPRA).

  • Lodge a complaint – with your local data-protection authority.

 We’ll verify your identity and respond within the legally required timeframe (30–45 days, depending on jurisdiction).

10. Security

We use industry-standard HTTPS encryption, regular software updates, and access-control measures. No system is 100 % secure, so please contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized activity.

11. Links to Other Sites

Our blog may link to third-party sites we don’t control. Their privacy practices apply, not ours, so review their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We’ll post any updates here and revise the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage or emailed to subscribers. Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or concerns, contact:

Privacy Team
Hello Backyards
Email: shubert.daniel@gmail.com

Quick Tips When Publishing

  1. Match reality – if you add new plugins or collect new data (e.g., for ads, comments, or e-commerce), update the policy immediately.

  2. Cookie banner – be sure it actually blocks non-essential cookies until the user clicks “Accept” (GDPR/ePrivacy).

  3. Newsletter double opt-in – helps prove consent.

  4. Accessibility – keep language clear and add ARIA labels for policy links.

  5. Legal review – regulations evolve (AI Act, kids’ privacy laws, etc.); revisit at least yearly.