Privacy Policy

The Harpy Nest — harpynest.com
Last updated: February 23, 2026

I take your privacy seriously. This page explains what information this site collects, why, and what happens with it. I’ve tried to make this as straightforward as possible because nobody should need a law degree to understand how their data is being used.

Who Runs This Site

This site is operated by Sharine, an independent content creator. If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can reach me through the contact form on this site or by emailing [your email address].

What Information I Collect

Information You Give Me Directly

  • Email newsletter signup: If you subscribe to my email list, I collect your email address (and your name, if you choose to provide it). I use this solely to send you updates and content from The Harpy Nest. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, I collect your name (or display name), email address, and the content of your comment. Your email is not publicly visible. WordPress may also store your IP address as part of its built-in comment system.
  • Contact form: If you reach out through the contact form, I collect whatever information you provide — typically your name, email, and your message. I use this only to respond to you.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Google Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site — things like which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and what countries visitors are from. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects anonymous, aggregated data. It does not identify you personally to me. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
  • Cookies: This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. These include:
  • Functional cookies set by WordPress (for example, to remember your comment details if you choose to leave one)
  • Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics (to track anonymous site usage)
  • Third-party cookies that may be set by affiliate partners (see below). Most browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings.
  • Log files: Like most websites, my hosting provider automatically collects basic server log data, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. This is standard web hosting functionality and is not used to personally identify anyone.

Affiliate Links & Amazon Associates

This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What this means for you:

  • Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
  • Amazon may use cookies to track that a purchase was referred from this site.
  • Amazon has its own privacy policy, which you can review at Amazon Privacy Notice.

I only recommend products I have personally used and believe in. Affiliate relationships never influence my opinions — if something is mediocre, I’ll say so regardless of whether there’s a commission attached.

As required by the FTC, all content containing affiliate links includes a disclosure.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Send you email updates you’ve signed up for
  • Respond to messages sent through the contact form
  • Understand how the site is being used so I can make it better
  • Maintain and moderate comments

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. Period.

Third-Party Services

This site relies on a few third-party services that may have access to some data:

  • Google Analytics (site analytics) — Google Privacy Policy
  • Amazon Associates (affiliate links) — Amazon Privacy Notice
  • [Email service provider, e.g., Mailchimp/ConvertKit/MailerLite] (email newsletter) — [link to their privacy policy]
  • WordPress / [hosting provider] (site hosting and content management)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Data Retention

  • Email subscribers: Your email is retained until you unsubscribe, at which point it is removed from the mailing list.
  • Comments: Comments and associated data are retained indefinitely as part of the site content unless you request removal.
  • Contact form messages: Retained as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry.
  • Analytics data: Managed and retained by Google in accordance with their data retention policies.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Opt out of analytics tracking (see Google Analytics section above)

If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, contact me through the contact form or at [your email address]. I’ll do my best to respond promptly.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me, and I will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. For significant changes, I’ll make reasonable efforts to notify subscribers via email.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through the contact form or email me at [your email address].

This privacy policy was last updated on February 23, 2026.