Privacy Policy
Quiet Digital Life
Effective date: October 13, 2026
Last updated: October 13, 2026
Quiet Digital Life (“Quiet Digital Life,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates quietdigitallife.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit or interact with the Site.
The 15-minute version: We collect information you give us, basic technical information from your browser, and some data through cookies and analytics. We use it to run the Site, respond to you, send emails you ask for, and understand what content is useful. We do not sell your personal information. You can contact us to ask about, correct, or delete your information.
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information you provide to us
We may collect information you voluntarily give us, including:
Name
Email address
Comments or replies
Contact form messages
Newsletter subscription preferences
Survey or questionnaire responses
Any other information you choose to send us
Please do not send sensitive information, such as passwords, financial account numbers, medical records, or government ID numbers, through comments or contact forms.
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring website or search terms
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages
Approximate location derived from IP address
Cookie IDs and similar online identifiers
C. Information from third parties
We may receive limited information from service providers, such as email newsletter platforms, analytics providers, commenting systems, affiliate networks, and social media platforms if you interact with our content there.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Respond to questions, comments, and requests
Send newsletters or updates if you opt in
Understand which articles and topics are useful
Monitor for spam, abuse, security issues, and technical problems
Track affiliate referrals and measure partner performance
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our terms and protect our rights
We may use aggregated or de-identified information for analysis, research, or reporting.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies. These help us:
Remember your preferences
Understand traffic and content performance
Prevent spam and improve security
Support affiliate links and referral tracking
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or a similar provider. These services may set their own cookies and collect information according to their privacy policies. You can learn more about opting out of Google Analytics at Google’s opt-out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals. You can manage tracking through your browser, device settings, and the opt-out tools offered by third-party providers.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party companies to help run the Site. These may include:
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Email newsletter providers
Comment moderation tools
Spam prevention services
Affiliate networks
Social media platforms
Payment processors, if we ever sell products or services
These providers may access information only as needed to perform services for us. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control those third parties.
5. Affiliate Links and Disclosure
Some links on Quiet Digital Life may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the Site.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals. We aim to recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful, but you should always verify whether a product fits your needs, budget, and household.
This Privacy Policy does not cover what affiliate partners or other third-party websites do with your information. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
Service providers: With vendors that help us operate the Site, send emails, analyze traffic, or prevent spam.
Affiliate partners: When you click an affiliate link, the partner may receive referral information and use cookies to track the visit or purchase.
Legal requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, users, or the public.
Business transfers: If we merge, sell assets, or transfer the Site, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your consent: When you ask us to share information or agree to a specific sharing arrangement.
Aggregated or de-identified data: We may share summary data that does not identify you.
7. Data Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
Newsletter email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact form messages are kept as long as needed to respond and for reasonable recordkeeping.
Comments may remain visible as long as the Site is active, unless removed or deleted.
Analytics data is retained according to the settings of our analytics providers.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no website, email, or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your interaction with the Site has been compromised, contact us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
A. U.S. state privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under state privacy laws, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and others. These rights may include:
The right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose
The right to access a copy of your personal information
The right to correct inaccurate personal information
The right to delete personal information
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information as defined by California law. Some affiliate or analytics cookies may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under certain laws. You can opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser or by contacting us.
To exercise your rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may use an authorized agent where allowed by law.
B. California “Shine the Light”
California residents may request information about whether we disclose personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make a request, contact us at [email protected].
C. EEA/UK visitors
If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and the right to data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
We process information based on one or more legal bases: your consent, our legitimate interests in running and improving the Site, performance of a contract, and compliance with legal obligations.
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may contact us first. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
11. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we will use your email address to send you content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us.
We comply with applicable U.S. anti-spam laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act. We do not rent or sell your email address.
12. International Visitors
The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to these transfers, subject to applicable law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice, such as a website banner or email notice where appropriate.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us:
Quiet Digital Life
Attn: Eric Michael Holt
Greensboro, North Carolina
Email: [email protected]
Website: quietdigitallife.com