Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 23, 2025
1. Introduction
The Hobbinomicon ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect on this website and through email or other electronic communications.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit our contact form (name, email address, subject, and message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates (if applicable)
- Contact us via email
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device through Google Analytics, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
- General location information (country/city level)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Contact Form Submissions: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
- Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience
- Site Maintenance: To monitor and analyze Site performance and technical issues
- Content Improvement: To understand what content is most valuable to our visitors
- Security: To protect against malicious activity and maintain Site security
WE DO NOT AND WILL NEVER:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Rent or lease your personal information
- Share your email address with marketers or advertisers
- Use your information for purposes other than those stated in this policy
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information including:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Traffic sources
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
Google Analytics does NOT collect personally identifiable information. The data collected is used solely for understanding Site usage and improving content.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit: Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Netlify Hosting
Our Site is hosted on Netlify. Netlify may collect technical information such as IP addresses and server logs for the purpose of providing hosting services. Netlify's privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy: Netlify Privacy Policy
4.3 Netlify Forms
Our contact form is processed through Netlify Forms. Information submitted through the contact form is stored securely by Netlify and accessed only by The Hobbinomicon for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
4.4 YouTube
Our Site may embed YouTube videos. When you view pages with embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may set cookies on your device. YouTube's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand Site usage
- Essential Cookies: Cookies necessary for the Site to function properly
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our records
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our Site uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at matt@hobbinomicon.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: matt@hobbinomicon.com
Website: https://hobbinomicon.com
15. Your Consent
By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
