Site Privacy Policy
Welcome to Back to the Basics with Laura! This blog www.backtothebasicswithlaura.com, (“Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”). This is where I (“me”, “we”, “Laura Reefer”, Laura Lowe-Reefer”, Cooking with Reefer”, “Cooking with Laura”, “Back to the Basics with Laura”) share my favorites, including down-home recipes passed down through generations, gardening tips, food preservation tricks, crafting projects, and homesteading know-how. Whether you’re stopping by for canning instructions, a cozy dinner idea, or a new crochet pattern, we appreciate you being here–and I take your privacy seriously and am committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you of what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website and its social media accounts.
This policy explains what kind of information may be collected when you visit this site. It also describes how that information is used. Furthermore, it outlines what steps are taken to keep it safe.
What Information Do We Collect?
When you visit www.backtothebasicswithlaura.com, a bit of information may be collected, either because you chose to share it or because your browser automatically sends it along.
Information You Voluntarily Provide: We may collect personal information from you, including your name and email address. For instance, you might leave a comment on the Website. You could also subscribe to our newsletter. Another option is filling out a contact form. In addition, you can create a user profile, which allows you to create a username and password. We will store the username, but your password will not be visible in our records.
Information We Collect from Others: We may receive information about you from other sources. You may link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile. If you choose to link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile, we will receive your name, email address and profile picture associated with that account. The Website utilizes the Facebook commenting system, so if you choose to comment on a Website post, your profile picture will appear.
Information Collected Automatically: Like most websites, this blog uses cookies and analytics tools that collect basic data about your visit:
- Type of browser and device
- IP address and general location
- Pages you visit and how long you stay.
- Where you came from (such as a search engine or Pinterest)
This information helps me understand which content is helpful and how to improve the site for you.
Cookies
We use cookies, which are small data files stored in your browser, to improve your experience on the Website. Some cookies are session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies, which remain until they expire or are deleted.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies so you do not have to enter them again the next time you comment. These cookies remain for one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and only identifies the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
How That Information Is Used
Your information is only used for a few simple things:
- Sending newsletters or recipes that you signed up to receive
- Replying to comments or questions you’ve sent in
- Understanding and cookies track which blog posts are the most popular, improving the content and layout of the blog over time (through services like Google Analytics)
- Save reading preferences or comment info.
- Support any advertising or affiliate features, if and when those are needed.
We will never sell or share your personal information with other companies for their marketing purposes. Cookies can be controlled in your browser settings, and you can choose to clear, block, or limit them at any time.
Email Sign-Ups and Recipe Requests
If you sign up to receive emails or use the form to request a specific recipe, you’ll be asked to enter your email address. That address will only be used to send what you signed up for. You can unsubscribe anytime–just click the link at the bottom of any email, or reach out directly to ask to be removed.
Third-Party Tools
To keep the blog running and helpful, I use a few trusted tools that may collect anonymous data:
- Google Analytics – tracks how folks use the site, so I can see what’s working
- Creative Mail/JetPack – or other email platforms- to manage my email newsletter and recipe delivery
- Social Sharing Tools – like Pinterest, Facebook, Etsy, Instagram sharing buttons that help you share my content
These services have their privacy policies, and I recommend reviewing them for more details.
Data Safety
While no website can promise 100% security, I do my best to protect any personal info you share. I use secure tools, strong passwords, and reputable services to keep everything as safe as possible.
Children’s Privacy
Back to the Basics with Laura is meant for adults and older teens who are interested in cooking, crafts, and homesteading. I don’t knowingly collect personal info from children under 13. If I find out a child has shared personal information, I’ll delete it right away.
Your Rights
You can always: Unsubscribe from emails Ask what personal info I have about you Request that your info be changed or deleted. Just email me at Email: laura@backtothebasicswithlaura.com or submit a contact form, and I’ll take care of it.
Accessibility Efforts
At Back to the Basics with Laura we value each of our readers and want to make sure we provide posts that meet the needs of each individual as best as we can. If you have difficulty accessing anything on our website, please contact us at Email: laura@backtothebasicswithlaura.com.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially compliant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Updates to this Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy now and then, especially if the blog grows or I add new features. When I do, I’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. If the changes are significant, I’ll let you know by email or a blog post.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, don’t hesitate to reach out:
📧 Email: laura@backtothebasicswithlaura.com
🌐 Website: Contact Me
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