Last updated May 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how OffGridLifeHacks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit http://offgridlifehacks.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: http://offgridlifehacks.com. We are a U.S.-based blog and marketing site focused on off-grid living tips, tools, and product recommendations.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form (e.g., name, email, website), plus your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site (e.g., in a comment), avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from any images on the Site.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience:
- Comment-saving cookies. If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for one year so you don’t have to re-enter your details.
- Login cookies. Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies; it contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we set cookies to save your login info (two days) and screen-display choices (one year). Choosing “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
- Post-editing cookie. If you edit or publish an article, we save a cookie (no personal data) indicating the post ID you just edited; it expires after one day.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly, which means those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content if you have an account there.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Moderate and maintain the Site’s comment sections and user interactions
- Personalize and improve your experience on the Site
- Contact you if necessary (e.g., in response to support inquiries)
- Protect the Site from spam and abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
- Automated spam detection. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Password resets. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We will only share personal data when required by law or to protect our rights.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata. Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users. If you register on the Site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except your username). Site administrators can also see and edit that information.
8. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you can:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you (except data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes)
To make such a request, please contact us at the email address below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.