Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how TheBeardie (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at thebeardie.com (the “Site”).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact form submissions: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Newsletter signups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Cookies: We use cookies to remember preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide relevant content.
  • Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site — pages viewed, time on site, geographic location (city level), device type, and referring source.
  • Server logs: Our servers automatically log IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and access times.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to respond to inquiries, send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed), improve our content, detect fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies & Tracking

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for traffic analysis
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click affiliate links, the merchant may set cookies to track your purchase
  • Advertising cookies: If we display ads, ad networks may set cookies for targeting

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Affiliate Links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data, and to opt out of newsletters or analytics. For EU residents (GDPR) and California residents (CCPA), contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years
  • Analytics data: Per Google Analytics retention settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions: [email protected] — subject line: “Privacy Inquiry”