Privacy Policy for The Resourceful Trunk
Last updated: July 2026
Thank you for visiting The Resourceful Trunk. Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
By using this website, you agree to the terms described here.
1. Who I Am
The Resourceful Trunk Website: https://theresourcefultrunk.com Owner: Amie — Navy Veteran, Registered Nurse, Mom of 3, DIY enthusiast
2. Information I Collect
I may collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly
- Comments you leave on posts
- Contact form submissions
- Email messages
- Uploaded media (like photos)
Automatic data collection
When you visit the site, certain information is automatically collected, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar technologies
This is standard for most websites.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Types of cookies used
- Functional cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Advertising cookies
- Affiliate tracking cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
This website uses Google AdSense to display ads.
Required disclosures
- Third‑party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and others.
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable personalized advertising.
- Google and its partners may use data such as:
- Cookies
- Device identifiers
- Browsing behavior
Opt‑out options
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- AboutAds: https://www.aboutads.info
5. Affiliate Disclosure
This website contains affiliate links.
If you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the site and allow me to continue creating content.
I only recommend products I genuinely believe in.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, posts, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with the embedded content.
7. How Your Data Is Used
I may use your information to:
- Improve website performance
- Respond to comments or messages
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Display relevant ads
- Prevent spam and security threats
8. How Your Data Is Protected
I use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Who Your Data Is Shared With
Your data may be shared with:
- Google (for analytics and advertising)
- Affiliate partners
- Spam detection services
- Hosting providers
- Security tools
I do not sell your personal information.
10. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata may be kept indefinitely.
- Contact form submissions may be stored for customer service purposes.
- Analytics data is retained according to Google’s policies.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Opt out of cookies
- Opt out of personalized ads
You can contact me anytime through the Contact page.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me here: https://theresourcefultrunk.com/contact/