Privacy Policy

Sill & Stem ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using sillandstem.com (the "site"), you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

We keep data collection to what's necessary to run the site:

• Information you give us. Your name, email, and message when you use the contact form or subscribe to the newsletter.
• Automatically collected data. Standard log information (IP address, browser type, referring page, time of visit) via server logs and analytics.
• Cookies and similar technologies. Used for basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising (see below).

How we use your information

• To respond to messages and deliver the newsletter you signed up for.
• To understand how readers use the site so we can improve it.
• To display relevant advertising through our advertising partners.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by services we work with, such as analytics and advertising partners). You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect site functionality.

Third-party advertising partners

Sill & Stem displays advertising through Journey by Mediavine. Mediavine and its advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide personalized advertising based on your interests. This information may include:

• Your IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages viewed on this site and time spent on them
• Interest categories inferred from your browsing behavior

Mediavine partners with a number of advertising networks and demand-side platforms. For more information on Mediavine's privacy practices, please visit mediavine.com/privacy-policy.

Your advertising choices

You can opt out of personalized advertising from participating advertising networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.

EU/UK/EEA visitors will see a consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies) in accordance with GDPR. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

Data retention

Contact form messages are retained for as long as needed to respond and for reasonable follow-up. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for a limited period as part of standard security and analytics practices.

Children's privacy

Sill & Stem is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@sillandstem.com.