Last updated: December 18, 2025
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how This Sustaining Life (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website.
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how your information is handled.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our email list
- Contact us through a form or email
- Leave comments on blog posts
This information may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you choose to share in your message or comment
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the site
- Referring website
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve content and performance.
2. How Your Information Is Used
We may use the information collected to:
- Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Improve website functionality and content
- Monitor and analyze site usage
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Remember user preferences
- Improve site performance
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect how the site functions.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics
- Email marketing platforms
- Affiliate programs
These third parties may use cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties collect or use your data.
4. Affiliate Links
Some pages on this site may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate programs may use cookies to track referrals in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list:
- You will only receive emails you have opted into
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email
- Your email address will not be shared or sold
6. Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, your comment and any information you provide may be publicly visible. We reserve the right to remove comments that are inappropriate, spam, or abusive.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for email communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children’s Information
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy & Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy, please contact Katherine Harger, owner and creator of This Sustaining Life:
Katherine Harger
This Sustaining Life
Email: katherineharger@thissustaininglife.com