TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By using Hearth and Wander (the “Blog”), you (“you” or “User”) agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Blog.

2. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Colorado courts for any disputes arising from or relating to your use of the Blog.

3. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Blog after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms. The “Last Updated” date above will reflect any updates, and we may also provide notice directly on the Blog.

4. User Content & Behavior

You are solely responsible for any content you submit (e.g., comments, posts). You agree not to post or transmit unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or infringing material. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove any user content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Blog—including text, images, layout, names, and logos—is the property of Alexa Stoia, unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any portion of the Blog’s content without express written permission. Proper attribution does not waive these rights.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Blog’s content is provided for informational purposes only and is presented “as is.”
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alexa Stoia disclaims all liability arising from your use of the Blog, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or damages of any kind.

7. External Links

The Blog may include links to external websites for your convenience. Hearth and Wander is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

8. Privacy & Cookies (as required by Colorado law)

We collect limited personal data (such as email addresses for comments or subscriptions), as described in our Privacy Policy. Under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), residents have the right to opt out of targeted advertising or data sales. An opt-out mechanism will be provided in compliance with CPA requirements.

The Blog does not require opt-in consent for standard cookies unless they collect sensitive personal data or data from minors; in such cases, explicit consent will be sought.

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data at any time.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Blog at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Blog ceases immediately.

10. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11. Contact Information

For inquiries, concerns, or requests (including data deletion), please contact:

Alexa Stoia

Hearth & Wander

hearthandwander@gmail.com

EARNING DISCLAIMER

Earning Disclaimer

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

At Hearth and Wander, transparency with our readers is important. This Affiliate, Advertising, and Earnings Disclosure explains how we may earn income through this blog.

1. Affiliate Links

Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission—at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products, services, or tools that we genuinely believe are useful and valuable to our readers.

Affiliate partnerships help support the time and resources it takes to maintain this blog.

Examples of affiliate programs we may participate in include (but are not limited to):

Amazon Associates Program
Outdoor, homemaking, or lifestyle-related affiliate programs
Other trusted product partnerships

2. Sponsored Content & Advertising

From time to time, we may:

Publish sponsored posts where a company compensates us to write about their product or service.
Display banner ads, sidebar ads, or other forms of paid advertising.
Review or feature products provided free of charge for testing or promotional purposes.

All sponsored content will always be clearly identified within the post.

3. Product Reviews & Opinions

All opinions expressed on Hearth and Wander are our own. Even when products are received for free, we provide honest reviews based on personal experience.

Compensation or gifted items will never influence the content, topics, or opinions shared on this site.

4. Earnings Disclaimer

While this blog may generate income through advertising, affiliate links, or sponsorships, we make no guarantees that following any advice, recommendations, or resources mentioned will result in specific financial, lifestyle, or personal outcomes. Your results may vary based on your own circumstances and efforts.

5. FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and affiliate marketing.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this disclosure, please contact:

Alexa Stoia
Hearth & Wander

hearthandwander@gmail.com

Privacy :Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

1. Introduction

Hearth and Wander (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog.

By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide: Such as your name, email address, or other details submitted through comments, contact forms, or subscriptions.
Automatically Collected Data: Information like your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or other submissions you share on the blog.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide and improve our blog content and user experience.
Respond to your messages, comments, or inquiries.
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails (if you have opted in).
Monitor usage trends and improve site performance.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Hearth and Wander uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance and personalize your user experience.
Remember preferences and settings.
Track traffic, engagement, and site analytics.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly if you do.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data only in the following cases:

Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our site (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools).
Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of ownership of the blog.

6. Your Privacy Rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

If you are a Colorado resident, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Request deletion of your data.
Opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, or data sales (we do not sell personal data).
Request portability (a copy of your personal data).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hearthandwander@gmail.com

We will respond within the timeframe required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Hearth and Wander may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Blog after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Alexa Stoia
Hearth &Wander

hearthandwander@gmail.com

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