**Effective Date: 8/11/2024**

At HomesteadRaising.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect through our website, how we use this information, and the steps we take to protect your privacy. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

**1.1 Personal Information:**
We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide it to us through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or other interactive features.

**1.2 Cookies and Usage Data:**
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. They help us understand how you use our website, which pages you visit, and how long you spend on those pages.

**1.3 Google Analytics:**
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website traffic data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track your interaction with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience. Google Analytics may also collect demographic and interest-based information through Google’s advertising features.

2. How We Use Your Information

**2.1 Website Improvement:**
The information collected through cookies and Google Analytics helps us analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our website’s content and layout.

**2.2 Marketing and Communication:**
If you voluntarily provide us with your personal information, we may use it to send you newsletters, respond to your inquiries, and provide you with information about our products and services.

**2.3 Legal Requirements:**
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, you can visit [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Google Analytics’ Terms of Service](https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/).

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**Email:**homesteadraising@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting HomesteadRaising.com!