Effective Date: April 24, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how House of Sand (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you access or use our website and Services.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://houseofsand.com.
Information we collect
We collect:
- Your name and email when you sign up.
- Optional profile or checkout information (e.g., business name, birthday).
- Technical data via cookies (for functionality and analytics).
- Payment details via our third-party processor (we do not store card data).
We also collect:
- Visitor IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection when you leave a comment.
- An anonymized string from your email address to the Gravatar service if you use it (see their Privacy Policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/).
If you upload images to our site
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this information from website images.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Save your information for future visits (such as name, email, and website).
- Determine if your browser accepts cookies.
- Save your login status and screen display preferences.
- Track edits or published articles you post (expires after 1 day).
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site directly. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Otherwise, we do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information you provide in your profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except the username).
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we erase your data. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no digital transmission or storage is completely secure.
International visitors
By using our Services from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the U.S.
Use of AI tools
House of Sand uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain features of our services, including reviewing or analyzing written submissions, messages, or feedback you may share. These tools are used with care to enhance insight, personalization, and responsiveness — never to replace your autonomy, privacy, or consent.
Any data processed by AI is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and we do not sell or share your information with third parties for advertising purposes. If AI is used to support or inform content creation, message review, or client experience, it is always in service to your clarity and transformation.
Your choices
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time. You can clear cookies in your browser settings. You can contact us to access or request the deletion of your data.
Contact
For any privacy-specific concerns, please contact:
Kendra Sand
info@houseofsand.com
www.houseofsand.com
