Last updated: October 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Shelf and Nook (“we”, “us”, “our”), the operator of shelfandnook.com, collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website.
Who we are
Shelf and Nook is an independent home organization blog, based in India. Contact: privacy@shelfandnook.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- When you contact us through our contact form or email: your name, email address and message.
- When you subscribe to our newsletter (if offered): your email address.
Information collected automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site — pages viewed, approximate location (country/city), device and browser type, referring source, and time on site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. IP addresses are not stored by Google Analytics 4. Learn more at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider may record standard log data such as IP address, browser type and access times for security and performance.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for analytics, to remember your preferences and, in future, to serve advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functions.
Affiliate links and third-party tracking
We participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and programs offered through networks such as Impact, CJ, Awin and Sovrn. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or network may set a cookie to track that the referral came from our site. We do not receive your personal information from these retailers; we see only aggregate sales and commission data. Each retailer’s own privacy policy governs how they handle your data.
Advertising
We may in future display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks (for example Journey by Mediavine or Raptive). These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your interests. Where required by law, you will be shown a consent banner allowing you to accept or refuse advertising cookies. This policy will be updated when advertising is introduced.
How we use information
- To respond to your messages
- To send newsletters you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To analyze and improve the website and its content
- To comply with legal obligations
Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us run the site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, form handling), and only as needed for those services.
Data retention
Contact form messages and emails are kept as long as necessary to respond and for our records, typically no longer than 24 months. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings (currently 14 months).
Your rights
Depending on where you live (including under the EU/UK GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act), you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. To exercise these rights, email privacy@shelfandnook.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
External links
Our site links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Security
We use reasonable technical measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows the latest revision.
Contact
Shelf and Nook
Email: privacy@shelfandnook.com
Website: https://shelfandnook.com