Last updated: April 16, 2025
Overview
Welcome to The Joy of Home Cheesemaking. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information that you share while visiting our site.
Information We Collect
Our website is built using WordPress and collects the following information:
Automatically Collected Information
WordPress automatically collects and stores the following information:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Time and date of visits
- Pages visited
This information is stored in WordPress server logs and is used for site administration and security purposes.
User-Provided Information
When you sign up for SMS notifications about new podcast episodes and blog posts, we collect:
- Mobile phone number
- Notification preferences
This information is stored securely and used solely for the purpose of sending you the notifications you’ve requested.
Cookies
WordPress uses cookies to:
- Maintain basic site functionality
- Track basic visitor information
- Monitor site performance
- Remember your notification preferences (if you opt in)
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may limit some website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for:
- Website administration
- Security monitoring
- Site performance optimization
- Analytics to improve user experience
- Sending SMS notifications about new podcast episodes and blog posts (only if you’ve opted in)
- Managing your notification preferences
Data Storage and Security
All site data for The Joy of Home Cheesemaking is stored on secure servers. We implement standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- WordPress core services
- Web hosting services
- SMS delivery service provider
Our SMS notification service uses a third-party provider to deliver messages to your mobile device. This provider has access to the phone numbers you provide and may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policy. We ensure that our SMS service providers maintain appropriate data protection standards.
Each of these services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of future data collection
- Request a copy of your data
- Unsubscribe from SMS notifications at any time
- Update or modify your phone number and notification preferences
To exercise these rights regarding SMS notifications, you can reply STOP to any notification message, or contact us directly via email.
Children’s Privacy
The Joy of Home Cheesemaking is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at: contact@joyofcheesemaking.com
Governing Law
This privacy policy is governed by United States law.
