At Hearth & Harvest, your trust means everything. This privacy policy shares how we handle the information you share with us—so you can feel as comfortable here as you do around your own kitchen table.
Who we are
Hearth & Harvest is lovingly crafted by one woman with flour-dusted hands, a heart rooted in family, and a deep love for seasonal living. From-scratch favorites take center stage here—recipes inspired by the past, created in the present, and shared for the future.
Our website, hearthandharvestbakery.com, is a space for celebrating thoughtful baking, garden-grown joy, and the quiet magic of everyday rhythms.
Comments
We love hearing from you. When you leave a comment on the site, we collect the information you share—along with your IP address and browser type—to help keep things cozy and spam-free.
If you’re using a Gravatar (a profile image tied to your email), a scrambled version of your email may be sent to their service to check if a picture is available. Once your comment is approved, that image (if one exists) may appear beside your words. Learn more at Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.
Media
If you upload images to the site, we recommend avoiding photos that include location data (like EXIF GPS info). While we do our best to keep your experience safe, visitors may be able to view or download that embedded information—so it’s always wise to share mindfully.
Cookies
Like most websites, Hearth & Harvest uses cookies—not the gooey kind, but small digital tools that help make your visit smoother and more personal.
- If you leave a comment, your name, email, and website can be saved in a cookie so you don’t have to retype them next time. These last one year.
- Visiting a login page? A short-term cookie helps check if your browser accepts them. It doesn’t store any personal data.
- If you log in or manage content, cookies will remember login details and your display preferences. Login cookies last up to two weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
- If you edit or publish a post, a cookie may note the post ID for convenience—it disappears after one day.
You can always adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies—just like setting a timer on your oven, it’s all about what works best for you.
Embedded content from other websites
Some posts may include embedded content—like Instagram posts, videos, or recipe cards—that behave just like visiting the original website.
These third-party platforms may use cookies or tracking tools, and if you’re logged in, they might see how you interact with that content. We only embed content we believe adds meaning and inspiration—but we always encourage mindful engagement when it comes to outside sites.
Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal information with others, except when absolutely necessary to support the function and security of this site.
For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in that email to help confirm it was you.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their details are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments from you without delay.
If we offer user accounts in the future, the information you provide in your profile will be stored until you choose to update or delete it. Site administrators may also access that information to help maintain the site.
What rights you have over your data
If you’ve shared information on Hearth & Harvest—like a comment or a profile—you’re welcome to request a copy of what we’ve kept, or to ask that we remove it.
To make a request, please reach out through our Contact Us page, and we’ll respond with care and clarity. (We may need to retain a few details for legal, security, or record-keeping purposes, but we’ll always let you know.)
Where your data is sent
To help keep Hearth & Harvest a peaceful, spam-free space, visitor comments may be automatically checked through a spam detection service. This helps us catch bots and bad apples before they reach the table.