Last updated: 11/18/25

Thank you for visiting Running Out of Spoons (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Our website address is: https://runningoutofspoons.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comment form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent (helps with spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use the service. Their privacy policy is here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After a comment is approved, your profile picture (if using Gravatar) is publicly visible next to the comment.

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading photos with GPS location embedded (EXIF data). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience.

If you leave a comment:

You may opt in to save your:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Website

These cookies last one year, so you don’t have to re-enter your information.

If you log in (for site editors/admins):

  • Temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies
  • Login cookies last 2 days
  • Screen preference cookies last 1 year
  • “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for 2 weeks
  • Logging out removes login cookies

If you edit or publish a post:

A cookie will be stored indicating the post ID you edited. It does not contain personal data and expires in 1 day.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Blog posts may include embedded content such as:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • Social media posts
  • Articles

Embedded content behaves just like visiting the external website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interactions, or tie activity to your account (if logged in).

5. Email Subscriptions & Forms

If you join our email list, we collect:

  • Name (optional)
  • Email address
  • IP address (standard practice for security)
  • User interaction with emails (opens/clicks)

Our emails are sent through MailerLite (or your provider). You can unsubscribe anytime.

MailerLite’s privacy policy: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

6. Analytics

We use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats, or similar services) to understand website traffic and performance. These services may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device info
  • Page views
  • Referring URLs
  • Interactions on the site

This data is anonymous and used only to improve the site.

7. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Running Out of Spoons participates in affiliate programs such as:

  • Amazon Associates
  • TikTok Shop
  • Other brand partnerships

Clicking an affiliate link may allow the affiliate partner to track that you clicked or purchased through that link. This does not cost you anything and does not give us access to your personal information from the retailer.

We always disclose sponsored content clearly.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share information with providers that help operate the site, including:

  • Spam detection services
  • Email newsletter service (e.g., MailerLite)
  • Analytics tools
  • Web hosting provider

These services are required to protect your data and do not sell it.

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments: kept indefinitely to automatically approve future comments
  • User accounts: stored as long as the account exists
  • Emails: kept until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics: retained per provider’s policies

10. Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Corrections to your data
  • Deletion of your data

This excludes information we must keep for legal or security reasons.

To request this, email: runningoutofspoons1@gmail.com
(or your chosen address)

11. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service such as Akismet.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

📧 Amanda Cook
runningoutofspoons1@gmail.com

Running Out of Spoons — USA