Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Slate & Stone Living ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit slatestoneliving.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

1. About Slate & Stone Living

Slate & Stone Living is an independent home and lifestyle content website. We publish curated reviews, buying guides, and inspiration covering home décor, furniture, kitchenware, and everyday living essentials. We participate in affiliate programs, which means we may earn a commission when readers click through to retailer partners and make qualifying purchases. We do not directly sell, ship, or fulfill any physical products.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our Site, improve your reading experience, and comply with our legal obligations. The categories of information we collect are described below.

2.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and local storage) for the following purposes:

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cookies enable core features such as page navigation, secure browsing, remembering your cookie preferences, and access to protected areas. The Site cannot operate correctly without these cookies, and they do not require consent under GDPR.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our content, including which articles are viewed, how long visitors stay, and how they reached the Site. We rely on aggregated, pseudonymized data from providers such as Google Analytics to improve our content and user experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an outbound link to a retailer partner, an affiliate cookie may be placed on your device by that retailer or by an affiliate network (such as Amazon Associates, ShareASale, Awin, or Impact). This cookie allows the retailer to attribute a qualifying purchase to Slate & Stone Living so that we may receive a commission. These cookies typically do not contain personal information that identifies you to us and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective retailers and networks.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings to refuse, block, or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site, including:

Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Referring website and outbound links clicked
Search terms entered on the Site
Date and time of your visit
General navigation patterns and scroll depth

This information helps us understand which topics resonate with our audience and where we can improve the quality of our home and lifestyle content.

2.3 Device and Technical Information

When you visit the Site, our servers and analytics providers automatically log certain technical details, including:

IP address (typically truncated or anonymized for analytics purposes)
Browser type and version
Operating system and device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
Screen resolution and language preference
Approximate geographic location (country or region level)

This information is used for security, fraud prevention, content optimization, and ensuring the Site displays correctly across devices.

2.4 Newsletter Email Collection

Subscribing to our newsletter is entirely optional. If you choose to receive our home inspiration newsletter, we will ask for your email address and your explicit consent before adding you to our mailing list. We use this information solely to send you curated content, seasonal home guides, and occasional product highlights from Slate & Stone Living.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us directly. Once you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list promptly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
To analyze visitor behavior and measure the performance of our articles and guides
To deliver newsletter content to subscribers who have opted in
To attribute qualifying affiliate referrals and receive earned commissions
To detect, prevent, and respond to security threats, fraud, or abuse
To comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

Consent: For analytics cookies, non-essential affiliate tracking, and newsletter subscriptions.
Legitimate interests: For essential Site operation, security, fraud prevention, and basic aggregated analytics that do not materially affect your privacy.
Legal obligation: Where we are required to retain or disclose information to comply with applicable law.

5. We Do Not Sell or Trade Your Personal Data

Slate & Stone Living does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising for profit, and we do not share your personal data with data brokers.

The only third parties that process information on our behalf are trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and affiliate networks), and they are contractually bound to use that information solely to provide their services to us.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains affiliate links and references to third-party retailers, brands, and services. When you click an outbound link, you will be directed to a third-party website governed by its own privacy policy and terms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law:

Cookie data is retained for the duration set out in our cookie banner (typically between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the cookie type).
Aggregated analytics data may be retained on a long-term basis for trend analysis, but it does not personally identify visitors.
Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to the processing of your data
Request data portability in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

8.2 Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it
Request access to the specific pieces of personal information we hold
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (note: we do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted access to subscriber lists, and trusted infrastructure providers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

11. International Data Transfers

Slate & Stone Living operates globally, and the service providers we work with may be located outside your country of residence. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms recognized under GDPR and other applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:

Website: slatestoneliving.com
Contact form: Available on our Contact page
Subject line: Please mark your message "Privacy Inquiry" so we can respond promptly

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns in a timely, transparent, and respectful manner.