Last updated: July 12, 2025
Next review date: July 2026
Quick Summary
At stewartmilnehomes.com, we take your privacy seriously. We only collect the information you choose to give us — like your name, email, or IP address — and we never sell or misuse your data.
We don’t run ads, use cookies, or track you across the internet. You can ask to see, update, or delete your data anytime by contacting alex@stewartmilnehomes.com.
Introduction
Welcome to Stewart Milne Homes, a website that shares content on real estate, property tips, gardening, home improvement, and interior ideas.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We aim to follow privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — even though we may not be based in those regions.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined here.
What Information We Collect
We collect only the information you choose to share or that is automatically collected by your browser. This includes:
Name – if you contact us through a form or email
Email address – if you message us or subscribe to updates
IP address – automatically collected when you visit the site
Comments – if you leave a comment on a blog post or article
We do not collect sensitive data like credit card numbers, government IDs, or health info.
We also do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 years old.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Reply to your messages or questions
Send updates if you request them
Analyze how people use the site to improve content
Show and manage comments on blog posts
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Legal Basis for Collecting Data (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to have a legal reason for collecting and using your data. Here’s how it applies:
Email address (for updates): Collected with your consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Name (via contact form): Collected with legitimate interest to reply (Article 6(1)(f))
IP address (site visit): Collected with legitimate interest to understand website traffic (Article 6(1)(f))
Comments: Collected under legitimate interest to allow public engagement
You can withdraw your consent anytime by emailing alex@stewartmilnehomes.com.
Do We Share Your Information?
No. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third-party marketers.
The only limited data sharing that may happen includes:
Website hosting provider – May process technical information like IP addresses to keep the site running
Basic analytics tools – If used in the future, these may collect anonymized IP data to measure traffic (currently not active)
We never share your name or email unless legally required.
Cookies and Tracking
We respect your privacy — and your browser.
We currently do not use cookies on this site.
That means:
No cookie banners
No marketing or tracking cookies
No personalized advertising
No cookie-based profiling
If we ever begin using cookies, this policy will be updated and we will notify users.
Your Rights
You have full control over your personal data. You have the right to:
Know what personal data we have about you
Ask us to correct or update your data
Ask us to delete your data
Ask us to send you a copy of your data
Object to how we use your data (in some cases)
To make a request, just email alex@stewartmilnehomes.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Data Storage and Transfers
We do not collect much data, and any data we do store is managed on secure servers located in the United States.
We do not transfer data internationally to other countries or services.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact messages: 12 months
Newsletter emails (if used): Until you unsubscribe
IP data (if collected for analytics): Typically 26 months
Comments: Stored as long as the blog post remains published
You can ask us to delete your data anytime.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences, not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age.
If you believe your child has submitted data, contact alex@stewartmilnehomes.com and we’ll delete it immediately.
Security
We take simple but strong steps to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect your connection
Secure passwords and login methods for site admins
Firewall protections through hosting services
Regular software updates to keep the site secure
While no system is 100% secure, we do our best to prevent unauthorized access.
Automated Decisions and Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
All posts, replies, and actions on this site are manually reviewed and managed.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals due to a lack of standard compliance across the web.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
You can ask what data we collect
You can ask to delete it
You can ask us to stop using it (where applicable)
We don’t sell data, but you can still email alex@stewartmilnehomes.com to request access or deletion.
Contact
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: alex@stewartmilnehomes.com
Website: stewartmilnehomes.com
We do not have a data protection officer or international representatives.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when the law changes or if we add new features. If we do:
We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
We’ll post the changes on this page
We may notify subscribers if needed
We encourage you to check this page occasionally.
Last Updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 12, 2025 and will be reviewed again in July 2026.