Hidden Brook Journey (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using this website, https://hiddenbrookjourney.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this Site.
Hidden Brook LLC is the owner and operator of https://hiddenbrookjourney.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Your name
- Your email address (for example, when you contact us or sign up for a newsletter in the future)
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as:
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Referring websites
This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may download and extract any location data from images on the website.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Send updates or information you request
- Improve website content and user experience
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
If you log in, additional cookies may be set to save login information and display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
You may disable cookies through your individual browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how certain features of the Site function.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If users register on the site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for usernames). Website administrators may also view and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services such as:
- Analytics tools
- Content platforms
- Embedded media
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Hidden Brook Journey has no control over how these third parties manage or use collected data.
External Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including affiliate links or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Children’s Information
Hidden Brook Journey does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information on this Site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Your Consent
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through this website.
Last updated: December 2025