Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 7, 2026

Welcome to Living Almanac (accessible at https://www.livingalmanac.com). We deeply value your privacy and believe in being completely transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data that is generated automatically when you browse our site:

• Personal Identification Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Substack, or download our Seasonal Living Handbook, we collect your name and email address.

• Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, our hosting platform automatically tracks standard browsing data. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and details about how you interact with our pages (such as layout load speeds and click paths).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to maintain the peaceful, intentional experience of the Living Almanac layout and community. Specifically, your data helps us:

• Deliver your complimentary copies of our digital handbooks and seasonal guides.

• Send editorial updates, recipes, and lifestyle forecasts directly to your inbox.

• Monitor website performance, fix layout bugs, and optimize image files for faster page loading speeds.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. To run our publication smoothly, we securely partner with trusted third-party platforms who process data on our behalf:

• Squarespace: Our website is hosted on the Squarespace platform. They provide the infrastructure and analytics tools that keep our pages functioning seamlessly.

• Substack: We use Substack to manage our email newsletter subscriptions and deliver our community content. When you subscribe, your email details are securely handled in accordance with Substack's independent privacy guidelines.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Living Almanac uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies help your browser remember layout features, menu choices, and loading preferences across your sessions.

You can choose to disable cookies at any time through your individual web browser settings. However, please note that turning off cookies may alter how certain elements of our website behave.

5. Your Rights and Data Control

You retain full control over your personal data. At any time, you have the right to:

• Unsubscribe: You can opt out of our mailing list instantly by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included at the bottom of any email we send.

• Access or Delete: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or request that we completely erase your email records from our system.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please reach out to us at:

Email: mylivingalmanac@gmail.com