In-My-Backyard

    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: October 2025

    Welcome to In My Backyard!
    This Privacy and Disclosure Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit in-my-backyard.com, and how I earn income through affiliate partnerships and advertising.

    🔹 Information I Collect

    • Analytics Data: Tools like Google Analytics and Jetpack track which posts are most popular and how visitors find the site.
    • Email Subscriptions: When you subscribe, your name and email are collected so new posts or newsletters can be delivered.
    • Cookies & Advertising Data: When you click ads or affiliate links, small cookies may track that click so advertisers and affiliate programs can measure performance.

    🔹 How Information Is Used

    Your information is used only to:

    • Deliver blog updates or newsletters.
    • Improve the site’s content and reader experience.
    • Provide relevant ads and product recommendations.

    Personal data is never sold or shared.

    🔹 Affiliate Disclosure

    In My Backyard participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, LTK (LIKEtoKNOW.it), and other lifestyle partnerships.
    This means I may earn a small commission when you click or purchase through affiliate links—at no extra cost to you.

    All affiliate products and recommendations reflect genuine items I personally use or would recommend for lake living, hosting, and home inspiration.

    🔹 Advertising

    This site displays ads through WordAds and similar ad networks.
    These services may use cookies or comparable technologies to show ads that match your interests.

    🔹 Your Privacy Choices

    You can:

    • Turn off cookies in your browser settings.
    • Unsubscribe from email updates at any time.
    • Request to access or delete your data by using this link to opt out.

    🔹 Data Security

    Reasonable measures are taken to protect your data and ensure it’s not lost, misused, or accessed inappropriately.

    🔹 Updates to This Policy

    This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new features or compliance requirements. The “Last Updated” date will always appear at the top.

    🌾 Thank You

    Thank you for supporting In My Backyard!
    This blog exists to share inspiration from lake life, local travel, and simple joys — and your support makes it possible to continue creating meaningful content.