Affiliate Disclosure & Privacy Policy

Welcome, and thank you for visiting Little Walnut Cottage!

To remain transparent and comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement, we want to let you know that some of the links on this site are affiliate links.

What Does That Mean?

If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission - at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help support the content we create, maintain the site, and allow us to continue sharing valuable resources, tutorials, and honest reviews with you.

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

Little Walnut Cottage is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Our Promise to You

We only promote products and services that we personally use, trust, or believe can bring value to our readers. Affiliate links are used thoughtfully and are never a factor in our editorial decisions. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to transparency.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this disclosure or the products we promote, feel free to contact us here.

Thank you for your support!
- Jordan

Privacy Policy

Overview

Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Little Walnut Cottage ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects any personal information you share when you visit https://littlewalnutcottage.com.

By using this website, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information - such as your name, email address, or comment details when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
Non-Personal Information - such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically through analytics tools and cookies.

How We Use This Information

We use this information to:

Improve the content and functionality of the site.
Respond to your messages, comments, or questions.
Send occasional newsletters or updates (only if you've opted in).
Analyze site performance, audience behavior, and traffic patterns.
Comply with affiliate program or advertising network requirements.

We never sell, trade, or rent personal data to others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies (small files stored on your device) to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant content or ads.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, but some features of the site may not function properly.

We use the following tools and services:

1. Jetpack (Automattic)

We use Jetpack for site performance, analytics, and security. Jetpack may collect anonymous visitor data such as page views, IP addresses, and browser types.

2.Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our site - for example, which pages are most popular or how visitors found us.
Google may use cookies to collect non-personal data such as your IP address and browsing activity.

3. Medialite

We use Medialite to manage site monetization and track ad performance. Medialite may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure results.

4. Mediavine (Pending Approval)

Once approved, we will partner with Mediavine to manage and display ads. Mediavine may collect data for ad personalization and performance tracking through cookies.

Disclaimer: Your privacy policy is a legal document. Its accuracy and compliance is the responsibility of the site owner, and Mediavine cannot give legal advice. You should have your privacy policy reviewed by a lawyer to ensure you are fully complying with all of the laws that relate to this area.

Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)

The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a "device") by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, "Tags") may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser's cache. The "help" feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser's cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.

Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:

IP Address
Operating System type
Operating System version
Device Type
Language of the website
Web browser type
Email (in hashed form)

Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor's referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.

If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance's AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

Email Subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe to our email list, your name and email address will be stored securely and used only for sending updates, recipes, and newsletters from Little Walnut Cottage.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or posts). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with that embedded content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Affiliate Links

When you click an affiliate link (for example, Amazon or other partners), a tracking cookie is used to record any qualifying purchases so we can earn a commission.
This does not affect your purchase price or shopping experience.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent for email communications or cookies.
Learn what information we have about you.

To make a request, contact us at [your email address].

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new tools, partnerships, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Last updated: 10/18/2025

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
jordanthompson@littlewalnutcottage.com

- Jordan