Last updated: 11/18/2025

Welcome to The Balloon Hub (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “this site”). I’m glad you’re here, and I’m committed to being honest about how this website works, what data it collects, and how affiliate links support the content I create. This page breaks everything down in plain English—with enough formality to keep the lawyers happy, too.

1. Overview

The purpose of this page is to explain:

What information this website collects
How that information is used
What third-party tools may access limited data
How cookies work
Your privacy rights
How affiliate links are used (Amazon, Impact, etc.)

If you ever have questions, you can reach me here.

2. What Information This Site Collects

This website collects two types of information:

A. Information you voluntarily provide

This includes:

Your email address (if you sign up for my newsletter)
Your name (if you submit a form or leave a comment)
Any information you share through contact forms

I do not sell this information. Ever.

B. Information automatically collected

Like most websites, the site uses tools that collect basic analytics data, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Referring website

This helps me understand what posts people like so I can make more of them.

3. Cookies + Tracking

Yes, this site uses cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind—just small digital ones that help:

Improve site performance
Track which posts are popular
Remember your preferences
Allow affiliate programs to credit purchases correctly

You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content + Third-Party Services

This site may include:

Embedded YouTube videos
Pinterest pins
Amazon product links
Other affiliate integrations

These platforms may collect data from you as if you visited their site directly. Their privacy policies apply when interacting with their content.

5. Email List + Communication

If you join my email list, you’re giving me permission to send you:

Updates
Blog posts
Deals I think you’ll like
Digital product announcements
The occasional story, pep talk, or behind-the-scenes update

You can unsubscribe at any time with one click.
I do not share or sell your email address.

6. Affiliate Link Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links.
This means I may earn a small commission when you click and make a purchase—at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the blog and keep resources free.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Other affiliate programs used on this site may include (but are not limited to):

Impact
Canva
Geniuslink
UBackdrop
Other partner programs

I never recommend products I don’t genuinely use, own, or believe would be helpful to my audience.

7. Links to External Sites

This site contains links to other websites. I’m not responsible for:

Their content
Their privacy practices
Their cookie policies

Always review those sites’ policies if you have concerns.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

9. Your Rights (CCPA/GDPR-Style Summary)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to the data collected about you
Request that your data be updated or deleted
Opt out of marketing emails
Disable cookies
Request a copy of your stored data

You can contact me here for any of these requests.

10. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but like all online activity, absolute security can’t be guaranteed. Still, I do my best to keep your data safe.