Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

At Gratefully Wild Home (https://gratefullywildhome.blog), your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Email Signups: When you subscribe to our newsletter or downloadable resources, we collect your name and email address.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and IP address.
  • Affiliate Clicks: When you click on affiliate links, tracking cookies may be used to record your interaction (see Section 4).
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send occasional emails and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Respond to comments or questions
  • Improve our content and user experience
  • Track affiliate link clicks and performance

We will never sell or rent your personal data.


3. Email Marketing

3. Email Subscriptions

We offer an option to subscribe to new blog posts via email. This feature is powered by WordPress and/or Jetpack. When you subscribe, your email address and IP address may be collected and stored by WordPress.com or Jetpack in accordance with Automattic’s Privacy Policy.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email notification.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Traffic analytics (via Google Analytics)
  • Affiliate tracking (e.g., Amazon, Plant Therapy)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.


5. Affiliate Disclosure

This blog contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. We only promote products we genuinely use and love. Affiliates may use cookies to track purchases and commissions.

Partners include (but are not limited to):

  • Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
  • Plant Therapy
  • Audiobooks.com
  • Christianbook.com

Please refer to our Affiliate Disclaimer for more details.


6. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties to help us operate the website, such as:

  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Affiliate networks

Each third party has its own privacy policy and security measures in place.


7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we delete your personal data
  • Opt out of data collection tools such as analytics and marketing cookies

Please contact us at [Insert Contact Email] with any requests or questions.


8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.


10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Jessica Fickel: gratefullywildhome@gmail.com

I’m Jessica

Hi, I’m Jessica — a grateful mama to seven beautiful children.
Welcome to Gratefully Wild Home, where I share the beautifully chaotic journey of our large homeschooling family. Here, you’ll find stories from our everyday life—homeschooling tips, family travel adventures, natural living, motherhood, faith, and the laughter and joy and messes in between.

This is our gratefully wild home, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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