Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how TexasHomesteader.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://TexasHomesteader.com
Owner: Donnie Caves
Mailing Address: PO Box 64, Alba, Texas 75410
Phone: (214) 817-0512
Email: donnie@texashomesteader.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to improve user experience and website performance:
A. Information You Provide
- Name and email address (when you subscribe, comment, or contact us)
- Postal address (if provided for giveaways, product orders, or communication)
- Messages or comments submitted through forms or comment boxes
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
B. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information (mobile/desktop, operating system)
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URL
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us analyze trends, administer the site, and enhance your experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to comments, questions, and inquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor website traffic and engagement through analytics
- Fulfill orders or provide requested services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
TexasHomesteader.com uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Measure advertising and affiliate performance
- Analyze traffic via Google Analytics
- Deliver personalized content
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect certain site features.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
TexasHomesteader.com participates in affiliate marketing programs (such as Amazon Associates and other trusted partners).
This means we may earn a small commission when you click links or make purchases — at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and use ourselves.
6. Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address will be stored securely via our email service provider (such as Mailchimp). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.
We never send spam or sell subscriber lists.
7. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
Automated spam detection services (like Akismet) may be used.
8. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website.
Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with that content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for business, legal, or security purposes:
- Comment and contact data may be stored indefinitely unless deleted.
- Email subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained per Google’s default retention policy.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to receive communications
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at donnie@texashomesteader.com.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
13. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to help operate our site, such as:
- Google Analytics – for site analytics
- Mailchimp – for newsletters
- Affiliate Networks – for product recommendations
Each has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may request:
- Disclosure of categories of personal information collected
- Deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of sale (we do not sell your data)
To make a request, email us at donnie@texashomesteader.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
15. European Union (GDPR) Compliance
If you reside in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us directly via email.
16. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
TexasHomesteader.com
Attn: Donnie Caves
📬 PO Box 64, Alba, Texas 75410
📞 (214) 817-0512
📧 donnie@texashomesteader.com