Who we are
This Privacy Policy explains how Hobbies In Motion (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, www.hobbiesinmotion.com, which is built using WordPress.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see 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 is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our email list (e.g., via Jetpack Subscriptions, Mailchimp, or another plugin), we collect your email address to send updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
[If applicable] Some of our posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. These links may use cookies for tracking purposes.
We may also partner with sponsors. Any sponsored content will be clearly identified.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
WordPress and some plugins may use cookies to enhance user experience. These cookies may store:
- Commenter information (name, email, site URL) so you don’t have to re-enter them
- Login and session data (if applicable)
- Preferences and site settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as email or analytics tools) solely to provide and improve our services.
We may also disclose your information:
To protect the rights and safety of our users and the Site
To comply with legal obligations
Data Retention
Contact form entries: If a contact form is used, your message may be stored temporarily for customer service purposes but not used for marketing without your consent..
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
Subscribers: We keep your email address until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent
- Request a copy of your stored data
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Please contact us at [Your Email] to exercise these rights.
Security
We implement security measures (e.g., firewalls, SSL encryption, security plugins like Wordfence) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Plugins and Services
Our WordPress site may use plugins and services (e.g., Jetpack, Akismet, Mailchimp, WooCommerce, Google Analytics). These may collect, process, or store your information. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Hobbies In Motion
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer
All content on this blog is written and published in good faith. However, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on the Site.
Any action you take upon the information found on this blog is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of our Site.
Professional Advice
The information on this Site is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including:
- Medical
- Legal
- Financial
- Psychological
- Health or fitness
Always consult with a qualified professional in the relevant field for any concerns or decisions related to your personal situation.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some posts on this blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only promote products and services we believe in and/or use personally.
Hobbies In Motion is a participant in various affiliate programs including but not limited to:
- [Amazon Services LLC Associates Program]
- [Other relevant programs]
These affiliate relationships do not influence the content, topics, or posts we publish.
Sponsored Content
At times, we may publish sponsored posts or reviews. While we may receive compensation for these, we always provide our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. Sponsored content will always be clearly disclosed.
Comments and User-Generated Content
We encourage community engagement through comments. However, we are not responsible for the content of any comments posted by users. We reserve the right to moderate, delete, or block any comments that are inappropriate, offensive, or irrelevant.
External Links
This blog may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by, or in any way affiliated with, Hobbies In Motion. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any:
- Errors or omissions in the content
- Losses or damages from reliance on the content
- Technical issues or site downtime
You use the information and resources on this site at your own risk.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We reserve the right to update this Disclaimer at any time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. You are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Terms and Conditions
By accessing or using our website www.hobbiesinmotion.com (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our blog.
Use of the Site
You agree to use this Site for lawful and legitimate purposes only. You may not use the Site:
- To engage in any fraudulent activity
- To transmit malware or malicious code
- To harass, abuse, or harm others
- To infringe upon any intellectual property or proprietary rights
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site if you violate any of these terms.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including blog posts, images, graphics, logos, and downloadable materials—is the property of Hobbies In Motion unless otherwise stated. It is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Share content via social media with proper attribution
- Print or download content for personal, non-commercial use
You may not:
- Republish, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without express written permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without prior consent
User-Generated Content
If you submit content (such as comments, guest posts, or form entries), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute it. You are solely responsible for any content you submit and its legality.
We reserve the right to remove or modify user content at our discretion.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hobbies In Motion shall not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Site
- Errors or omissions in content
- Malware, viruses, or third-party actions
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
Modifications
We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to be bound by the current version of these terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.