Privacy Policy for LivingWithDana.com

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.livingwithdana.com

Dana Scammon dba Living with Dana (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for any changes.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
We may use an anonymized string (hash) of your email address with the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. See Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.

Media

If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.

Contact Forms

We may retain contact form submissions to respond to inquiries, but we do not use this data for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

Cookies

We use cookies for functionality and analytics purposes.

  • If you leave a comment, you can opt in to save your name, email, and website in cookies.

  • Login and screen preferences cookies may be set if you have an account.

  • If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID will be set.
    You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though it may affect site functionality.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly. These third-party sites may collect your data and use tracking technologies.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Clicky) to understand site usage. These services may collect cookies and other technical data.

Affiliate Links and Advertising

We use affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon, Walmart, Cabela’s, and Kohl’s. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

FTC Disclosure: These links are disclosed clearly in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies or tracking technologies to serve personalized ads. You can manage your ad preferences using tools such as the DAA opt-out tool.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us via the form on our Contact Page.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to help recognize future comments.

  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except username).

  • We retain customer data for tax/legal compliance for up to 6 years, or as required.

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)

  • Legal authorities when required

  • Advertising/analytics partners

  • Our business affiliates in compliance with privacy laws

All third parties are required to safeguard your data and use it only for specified purposes.

International Data Transfers

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), note that your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA. We take steps to ensure adequate data protection via standard contractual clauses or Privacy Shield-certified partners where applicable.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data. Access is limited to individuals with a business need and subject to confidentiality obligations.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

Email Newsletter

If you opt in to our email list, we’ll send updates on blog posts, promotions, and affiliate offers. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these websites. Please review their policies individually.

Contact Information

Legal Entity: Dana Scammon dba Living with Dana
Email: Contact us here 
Mailing Address: 20 Carson St., Auburn, ME 04210