Privacy Policy - Hobby Guide Book

Privacy Policy of Hobby Guide Book | Last updated: 02 Oct 2026

Hobby Guide Book (“HGB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) publishes practical guides about hobbies, including arts and crafts, making and building, collecting, nature and outdoors, and games and puzzles. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit https://hobbyguidebook.com/ (the “Website”), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.

By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please stop using the Website.

1. The Short Version

You can read every guide on HGB without creating an account or giving us your name.
We collect limited technical data automatically, such as your browser type and the pages you view.
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, site performance, and advertising.
The Website is funded by display advertising. Our advertising partners may use cookies to show ads.
We do not sell your name, email address, or other directly identifying details.
You can control cookies, withdraw consent, and ask us about your data at any time.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Give Us

We only receive personal information that you choose to send us. This may include:

Contact messages. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Newsletter or subscription details. If we offer email updates and you sign up, we receive your email address and any preferences you set.
Comments or feedback. If we enable comments, ratings, or feedback forms, we receive what you submit, plus the name and email address you enter.

Please do not send sensitive personal information (such as financial or health details) through the Website. Our guides do not require it.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit, our servers and tools may automatically record:

IP address (which may indicate your approximate location, such as country or city)
Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
Screen size and language settings
Referring page or search query that led you to us
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, scroll depth, and links clicked
Date and time of your visit
General diagnostic data such as error logs and page load performance

This data is typically used in aggregate and does not identify you by name.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar tools. Section 5 explains these in detail.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Deliver, maintain, and improve the Website and its guides
Understand which hobbies, topics, and formats readers find useful, so we can plan new content
Measure traffic and performance
Show advertising that helps fund free content
Respond to your messages and requests
Send newsletters or updates, only if you have subscribed
Detect spam, abuse, security threats, and technical problems
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Legal Bases (EEA, UK, and Similar Regions)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or a region with similar laws, we process personal data under one or more of these bases:

Consent, for non-essential cookies, personalized advertising, and newsletters
Legitimate interests, such as keeping the Website secure, analyzing usage, and improving our content
Legal obligation, where the law requires us to keep or disclose information
Contract or request, where we need your data to respond to something you asked us to do

4. Advertising

HGB is supported by display advertising. We may work with third-party advertising networks and platforms, which can include Google AdSense, Ezoic, and their partners.

These providers may:

Place or read cookies and similar identifiers on your device
Collect data such as your IP address, browser details, and pages visited
Use that data to show ads, limit how often you see an ad, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud
Show personalized ads based on your browsing activity across websites, where permitted by law and your consent choices

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Google. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Website. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and manage ad personalization at https://adssettings.google.com/.

Ezoic. If Ezoic services are active on the Website, Ezoic may use data to test layouts, optimize ad placement, and serve ads. Ezoic’s privacy information is available at https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/.

Opting out. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

Digital Advertising Alliance (US): https://optout.aboutads.info/
Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Your device settings (for example, limiting ad tracking on mobile)

Opting out does not remove ads. It means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences, and they help us and our partners understand how the site is used.

Types We Use

Type	Purpose	Examples
Strictly necessary	Keep the Website working and secure	Security, load balancing, consent preferences
Analytics and performance	Understand traffic and how readers use guides	Page views, visit duration, popular topics
Advertising	Deliver, measure, and limit ads	Ad network cookies, frequency capping
Functionality	Remember choices you make	Display or language preferences

Managing Cookies

Consent banner. Where required, we show a banner that lets you accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can change your choice later using the privacy or cookie settings link on the Website, if available.
Browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are in your browser’s help section. Blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the Website work.
Global Privacy Control. Where required by law, we honor opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control for sale or sharing of personal information.

6. Analytics

We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors find and use the Website. These tools collect data such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, and referral source. We use this to improve our guides, navigation, and topic coverage.

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell your name, email address, or similar directly identifying details. We may share information in these situations:

Service providers. Companies that help us run the Website, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and content delivery providers. They may only use data to perform services for us.
Advertising partners. As described in Section 4, which may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of data for advertising under some privacy laws.
Legal reasons. When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, and the security of the Website and its users.
Business changes. If HGB is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your consent. In any other case where you have clearly agreed.

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our guides may link to other websites, tools, videos, social platforms, or reference sources. Embedded content, such as videos or images hosted elsewhere, may set its own cookies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please read their policies before sharing information with them.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy.

Contact messages are kept for as long as needed to respond and for a reasonable period afterward.
Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data is kept for the retention period configured in the analytics tool, typically in aggregated or de-identified form.
Server logs are kept for a limited time for security and troubleshooting.

We may keep information longer if the law requires it or if we need it to resolve disputes or enforce our terms.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including secure connections (HTTPS) and access controls with our service providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

HGB’s service providers and advertising partners may process data in countries other than your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for these transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or similar mechanisms used by our providers.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Data portability, meaning a copy of your data in a usable format
Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier processing
Opt out of targeted advertising, or the sale or sharing of personal information
Complain to your local data protection authority

To make a request, email us at hello@hobbyguidebook.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12.1 European Economic Area and United Kingdom

If the GDPR or UK GDPR applies to you, you have the rights listed above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

12.2 California and Other US States

Residents of California and certain other US states may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These can include the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion or correction, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Some advertising activity on the Website, such as ad cookies, may be treated as “sharing” or “sale” under these laws. To opt out, use the cookie or privacy settings link on the Website if available, enable a Global Privacy Control signal, or contact us at hello@hobbyguidebook.com.

In the past 12 months, we have not knowingly sold personal information in exchange for money. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of anyone under 16.

12.3 Other Regions

If you live elsewhere, including Canada, Australia, Brazil, or South Asia, you may have rights under local data protection laws. Contact us and we will review your request under the laws that apply to you.

13. Children’s Privacy

HGB is a general-audience website and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us at hello@hobbyguidebook.com and we will delete it.

Parents and guardians should also be aware that many hobbies on this Website, such as crafting or building, involve tools and materials that need adult supervision for younger readers. Online advertising on the Website is not intended to target children.

14. Comments, Subscriptions, and Contact Forms

If you choose to contact us, comment, or subscribe:

We use your details only for the purpose you provided them.
Public comments (if enabled) may be visible to other visitors. Do not include personal information you do not want shared.
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in each message or by contacting us.

15. User-Generated Content

If we ever invite readers to share photos, project ideas, or tips, anything you submit may be displayed publicly. Only submit content you own or have permission to share, and avoid including personal details about yourself or others.

16. Do Not Track

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. There is no consistent industry standard for responding to them, so the Website does not currently change its behavior in response. We do respect legally recognized signals such as Global Privacy Control where required.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. If changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, for example with a notice on the Website. Please review this page periodically.