Who we are and how this site works
Sadies House publishes articles about interiors, smart homes, and design. This site runs on WordPress and is served through a hosting provider and a content delivery/cache service. Those layers keep routine server logs and may place essential cookies so the site functions correctly.
Information you share with us
You may choose to give us information in a few ways:
- Contact forms: If you send a message through a form on this site, we receive the details you enter and your IP address so we can respond and manage spam and abuse.
- Email: If you email any of our published addresses, we receive your email address, message content, and any headers or attachments your email client includes.
- Comments: When comments are open on a post and you leave one, WordPress asks for your name, email address, optional website, the comment text, and your IP address and user agent. If you choose “save my information,” WordPress stores a cookie in your browser so you do not have to retype these details next time.
Information collected automatically
Our hosting environment and CDN/cache keep standard web server logs. These typically include your IP address, the pages you visit, the time of the request, referring page, and your browser user agent. We use this information to operate the site, diagnose problems, and protect against fraud and abuse.
WordPress sets session cookies for site administrators and editors who log in. These cookies are not used to track readers. We do not run third-party analytics, advertising, or affiliate tracking on this site.
How we use your information
We use the information described above to:
• reply to messages you send and manage ongoing correspondence;
• publish and moderate comments;
• operate, secure, and troubleshoot the website, including preventing spam and abuse;
• comply with legal obligations (for example, handling DMCA notices).
Cookies and local storage
This site uses minimal cookies necessary for functionality:
• WordPress may set cookies for commenters who opt to save their details, and for logged-in administrators to maintain their sessions.
• Our CDN/cache may place technical cookies to serve content efficiently.
We do not set analytics, advertising, or newsletter cookies. For more detail, please see the site’s Cookie Policy.
Who can see your information
• Service providers: Our hosting provider and CDN/cache service process data such as server logs and essential cookies to deliver the site.
• Email processing: If you email us, your message is processed by the email services involved in sending and receiving it.
• Public content: If you submit a comment and it is approved, the comment content and the name you provide will be publicly visible on the page.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it for advertising or profiling.
Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above: correspondence for as long as the conversation remains relevant, published comments for as long as the article remains online, and server logs for a limited period determined by our host and CDN to operate and secure the service.
International transfers
Because we use hosting and a CDN, your information may be processed on servers located in other countries. We take reasonable steps to handle data in line with the standards described in this policy wherever it is processed.
Your choices and rights
You can:
• ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
• ask us to correct or delete your information;
• object to or restrict certain processing;
• withdraw consent where we rely on it (for example, a saved commenter cookie in your browser).
If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection or consumer protection authority. We will work to resolve any concerns directly.
Children
Sadies House is aimed at an adult audience interested in home and design. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will remove it.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle personal information, we will update this page and revise the effective date. We encourage you to check it when you visit. Related pages on this site include the Terms of Service, Disclaimer, DMCA Policy, and Cookie Policy.
Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected]. For general inquiries, use [email protected] or the Contact page.