Who we are

Off Grid and Growing – located at https://offgridandgrowing.com (“Website”) – is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).

At Off Grid and Growing, your privacy is a priority, and we are committed to safeguarding any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected, its use, and the steps to ensure its protection. By accessing this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect and How It’s Used

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information, such as your name and email address, when you:

  • Leave a comment
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Create a user profile (e.g., username and password for access).

We store your username but never make your password visible in our records.

Information From Linked Accounts

We may receive your name, email address, and profile picture if you link your Facebook, Instagram, or Google account to your profile.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may log:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring websites
  • Pages viewed
  • Access dates and times We may also track your interactions on the Website, such as links clicked, to improve user experience.

Cookies

We use cookies, small data files stored on your browser, to:

  • Provide personalized experiences
  • Analyze Website performance
  • Ensure the functionality of certain features

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though doing so may limit some functionalities.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

  1. Operating and maintaining the Website.
  2. Customizing user experiences.
  3. Sending newsletters or promotional materials (with opt-out options).
  4. Responding to comments, inquiries, and support requests.
  5. Protecting against unauthorized activity or fraud.
  6. Measuring advertising performance.

Third-Party Use of Information

We share information only when:

  1. You explicitly authorize us to do so.
  2. Required to deliver services through third-party providers such as:
    • Google Analytics: Tracks usage patterns.
    • Flodesk: Manages email newsletters.

We do not sell or share personal information without consent unless required by law or as part of a business transfer (e.g., sale or merger).

Anonymous Data

We may use anonymized data for analysis, marketing, or promotional purposes. This data does not personally identify you and may include aggregated information about website traffic or user behavior.

Publicly Visible Information

If you leave a comment or create a profile, your username, avatar, and any provided website links may be visible to others. Your email address will remain private.

Advertising and Affiliate Marketing

Display and Retargeting Ads

We use third-party advertising services to display ads tailored to your browsing behavior, including retargeting ads. Cookies may be used to track past interactions with the Website.

Affiliate Marketing

The Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, such as:

  • Amazon Associates Program: Links to Amazon products generate referral commissions when users make purchases.

These affiliate links do not influence our editorial content.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request the personal information we hold about you.
  • Amend: Update or correct your personal information.
  • Forget: Request the deletion of your data, subject to record-keeping requirements.
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from future communications using the links in our emails or by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@offgridandgrowing.com.

Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child’s information has been collected, please email us, and we will promptly remove it.

Mediavine Advertising

We partner with Mediavine for interest-based advertising. Mediavine uses cookies and data collection to optimize ads. For more details, visit Mediavine’s privacy policy.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page for the latest updates.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@offgridandgrowing.com
Website: https://offgridandgrowing.com

Disclosure

Affiliate Links
Some links on this Website are affiliate links, which means we earn a commission if you purchase through those links. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support our content.

Amazon Associates
Off Grid and Growing participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which allows us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon and its logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.