last updated: july 11, 2026
the rooted hour respects your privacy. this privacy policy explains what information may be collected when you visit therootedhour.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
by using this website, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy.
information you provide
you may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- submit a contact form
- send an email or other message
- participate in a survey, giveaway, or similar activity if one is offered
the information you provide may include your name, email address, and any details included in your message.
this information is used only to respond to your request, communicate with you, provide requested information, or manage the activity for which it was submitted.
information collected automatically
when you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
this information may include:
- your internet protocol address
- browser and device type
- operating system
- referring website
- pages viewed
- approximate geographic location
- dates, times, and duration of visits
- interactions with website content
this information is generally used to understand how visitors use the website, improve its content and performance, identify technical problems, and measure traffic.
cookies
this website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand website traffic, support website functionality, and measure how visitors interact with content.
you can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
google analytics
the rooted hour uses google analytics to better understand website traffic and visitor activity.
google analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use the website. this may include pages visited, time spent on the website, general device information, referring sources, and approximate location information.
this information helps improve the website, understand which content is useful to readers, and measure website performance.
information collected through google analytics is processed according to google’s own privacy policies and terms. you may limit analytics tracking through your browser settings or available google analytics opt-out tools.
contact forms
when you submit a contact form, the information you enter may be stored and delivered by the website or its form provider so that the rooted hour can respond to your message.
please do not submit sensitive personal, medical, financial, or confidential information through the contact form.
affiliate links
some pages and posts may contain affiliate links. when you click an affiliate link, the affiliate company or retailer may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to determine whether a purchase resulted from the referral.
these third parties handle information according to their own privacy policies. the rooted hour does not control how third-party websites collect or process information.
for more information, please review the affiliate disclosure page.
embedded content
pages on this website may include embedded videos, images, social media posts, or other content from third-party websites.
embedded content may behave in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. those websites may collect information, use cookies, include additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
third-party links
this website may link to websites, products, services, or social media platforms operated by third parties.
the rooted hour is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. please review the privacy policy of any outside website you visit.
how information is shared
the rooted hour does not sell or rent your personal information.
information may be shared with service providers that help operate the website, process contact submissions, analyze website traffic, maintain website security, or provide other necessary technical services.
information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable laws or legal requests
- protect the rights, safety, or property of the rooted hour or others
- investigate fraud, abuse, security problems, or violations of website policies
- complete a business transfer, merger, or sale if one occurs
data retention
personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to messages, maintain business records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or operate the website.
analytics and third-party providers may retain information according to their own policies and settings.
your privacy choices
depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access, correction, or deletion.
you may also:
- disable or restrict cookies through your browser
- use available analytics opt-out tools
- avoid submitting personal information through the website
- contact the rooted hour with a privacy-related request
reasonable steps may be taken to verify a request before personal information is accessed, changed, or deleted.
children’s privacy
the rooted hour creates family, homemaking, food, garden, and homeschooling content for adults.
this website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and the rooted hour does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
if you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact the rooted hour so the information can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
data security
reasonable measures are used to protect information submitted through the website. however, no website, electronic transmission, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
changes to this policy
this privacy policy may be updated as the website, its services, or applicable requirements change.
the updated date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. continued use of the website after an update means you accept the revised policy.
contact
questions or requests regarding this privacy policy may be submitted through the contact page on therootedhour.com.