This policy describes the data practices implemented on Small Spaces Scout. Last updated: September 28, 2026.
Information you provide
The contact form asks for your name, email address, and message. It stores that information privately in WordPress so the publisher can read and handle your inquiry. Do not include sensitive personal information. The form does not subscribe you to marketing or send your message to an external email service.
Technical information
The web server may record information such as your IP address, request URL, browser information, and request time in its access and error logs. These logs support operation, troubleshooting, and security. Server-log retention is controlled by the hosting environment; it is separate from the contact-message retention described below.
Cookies and browser storage
The public site does not install advertising cookies or third-party analytics. The light/dark appearance toggle stores a preference named scout-theme in your browser’s local storage. Use “Reset appearance preference” in the footer to remove it and return to your device setting. Clearing website data in your browser also removes it.
WordPress uses authentication and security cookies when authorized users sign in to the administration area. Ordinary readers do not need an account. We do not offer public registration or reader comments.
Search and spam protection
Search terms appear in the URL and may be included in server logs. Do not enter sensitive information into search. The contact form uses a hidden spam field and a temporary, salted hash derived from an IP address to limit repeated submissions. The rate-limit record expires after one hour; the raw IP address is not added to the contact message.
Retailer and affiliate links
Following a retailer link takes you to a separate website. That retailer may use cookies or other technology under its own policy. When a link is an affiliate link, its parameters may allow the retailer or affiliate network to attribute a purchase. Affiliate links are labeled. We do not receive payment-card details or operate checkout on this site.
Sharing and retention
Contact submissions are available to site administrators and the infrastructure required to operate WordPress. We do not sell contact submissions. A daily WordPress maintenance task deletes messages older than 90 days when scheduled tasks run. Backups, if made by the hosting operator, may retain earlier copies under that operator’s backup schedule.
Your choices and requests
You can browse without sending a message, clear browser storage, or request access to or deletion of a contact submission through the contact form. Include enough information to identify the message, but do not send identity documents. We may need to verify a request before changing or disclosing records. Applicable rights depend on your circumstances and location.
Children and external websites
This publication is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly seek personal information from children. If you believe a child submitted personal information, contact us so it can be reviewed. External links and retailer websites are subject to their own practices.
Policy changes
If the site introduces analytics, advertising, email subscriptions, or other services, this policy and any required consent controls must be updated before those services are enabled. The updated date above identifies the current version.