Policies and Disclosures
Personal Information Collected on this Website
No personally-identifiable information is collected on this website from persons that browse our website. The only personally-identifiable information collected on this website is gathered in our comment area and on specified sign up forms, where fields are provided so that you can provide your name and email address to leave a comment or receive a download, newsletter or other emails on updates, giveaways, or other offers. We collect this information so that we can respond to the comments or questions that you post.
Anonymous Information Collected on this Website
We record anonymous data. Most of the information that we collect from this website is anonymous information, such as the pages you visit. Other anonymous data we may collect might include the name of your internet service provider, the website that you used to link to our site, other interests you have, basic demographic information, the websites that you visit from our site, and your IP address. The data is used for statistical purposes only, but you, as the individual user, remain anonymous. We use this anonymous information to help improve the content of this site and to compile aggregate statistics about individuals using our site for internal market research purposes.
Links to Other Sites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Our site does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. The aforementioned Privacy Policy agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
How and When I am Compensated at BusyCreativeLiving.com
I founded The Busy Creative (BusyCreativeLiving.com) and became a for-profit business.
In order to keep all the content of my blog free but still be able to pay all the costs associated with running a business, including hosting fees, blog design and my own time, there are many ways in which I am compensated. Don't get me wrong - I love blogging, but this is also a way to provide income.
My Opinion and My Integrity
I will never promote something, even if I am offered compensation for that promotion, if I don’t feel it is worth your time, energy, or money. (I've quit jobs because I didn't feel I could recommend the person who ran it or services they provided - this is a big one for me.)
I will never knowingly lie or mislead you in order to make money. If I write it, it's because it is my opinion that it's true. If I don't have readers, then what's the point of having this blog? My readers are important to me, and so is my character. (That said, I do detail my Disclaimer in more depth on that page.)
Product Reviews
Currently, I do not do paid product reviews. If I ever do, I will disclose that I received the item in question for free (and from whom). My opinions are my own, and I'll tell you truthfully if I like it or not. If I don't disclose that it was given in exchange for a review, it’s because it’s an item I purchased myself and I love it enough to tell you about it and recommend it. (See Opinion & Integrity section, above.)
Sponsored Content
Currently I don't feature any sponsored content on my site. However, it is possible that I may accept an offer from a company that approaches me and offers to underwrite a post in order to reach my audience. These posts are written solely by me on a subject or topic selected by me, but agreed upon by the company I am working with. These posts represent my own honest opinion and are not reviewed or edited by the company prior to publication. I will only work with companies whose values align with those represented on this blog, and I will only write content that I think would be of genuine interest to my readers. Sponsored content/underwritten posts will always be clearly disclosed as such.
Affiliate Marketing
One source of revenue for The Busy Creative are commissions I make off from sales or leads generated through affiliate linking.
I will never link to something just because it is an affiliate link. I often link to things that aren't an affiliate, and I don't get paid for them - just because I like them.
Currently, I frequently link to the following sites using affiliate links:
- Amazon
As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please be aware that clicking on an affiliate link will be earning me a commission. You never pay more for an item if you click from one of my links than if you'd found it on your own.
If you have any concerns about these policies, please feel free to email me.
Please Note:
The site is for informational and educational purposes. Any and all information on the site should not be construed as financial advice. If a visitor on this site needs a specific advice on a certain topic, then the visitor should consult a professional in that field.
Last updated 2/3/2022