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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Indie Intrepid (” we “, ” us “, or ” our “) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or interact with our website at indieintrepid.com (the ” Site “). It also describes your rights and choices regarding your personal information. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you provide it directly and automatically as you use our Site. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a blog post, fill out a form (such as our contact form), or otherwise interact with us, you may provide personal information. This can include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide (for example, your message in a contact form or the content of your comment).
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, the dates/times of your visits, and the page you visited before navigating to our Site. We use Google Analytics (a web analytics service) to help analyze how users use the Site. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage data (such as your IP address and browsing behavior) in an anonymous or aggregated form. This information helps us understand website traffic, popular content, and user behavior so we can improve our content and user experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites. Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide certain functionalities and to analyze usage. For example, if you leave a comment on our blog, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in a cookie so that you do not have to re-enter those details when you leave another comment. We also use cookies set by Google Analytics to collect usage data as described above. Additionally, some of our affiliate partners may use cookies or unique tracking links to recognize when you have clicked on an affiliate link on our Site (see Affiliate Links below). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, note that some parts of our Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including to:

  • Operate and Improve the Site: We use usage data and feedback to understand how our Site is used, to troubleshoot issues, and to improve our content, design, and overall user experience.
  • Communicate with You: If you sign up for our email newsletter or contact us, we will use your email address (and any other contact information you provide) to send you the newsletter, respond to your inquiries, or provide updates and content you requested. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us.
  • Manage User-Generated Content: If you post a comment on our blog, we use your information (like your name as provided) to display your comment publicly on the Site. We may also use your email (provided with a comment) to contact you about your comment if necessary. We employ anti-spam measures (including automated spam detection services) that may screen the information you provide in comments to prevent unwanted or harmful content.
  • Affiliate Partnerships and Transactions: If you click on an affiliate link on our Site and make a purchase on a third-party website, we may receive a commission or referral fee. We do not receive personal details of your transaction (such as your credit card number or billing information) from the affiliate merchant. We may receive a notification of the sale for commission tracking, but this typically does not include personally identifying information about you. Any personal data you provide to the third-party site (for example, your shipping address when buying a product) will be handled according to that third party’s privacy policy.
  • Legal Compliance and Protection: We may use or disclose information as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to enforce our Terms of Service, to protect the rights and safety of our users and others, and to detect or prevent fraud or security issues.

How We Share Your Information

We value your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in limited situations, such as:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party companies and individuals who perform services on our behalf (for example, website hosting, email newsletter distribution, analytics services, or other support for our Site). These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services for us and are contractually obliged to protect your data. For instance, if we use an email marketing service to manage our newsletter, your email address may be stored with that provider for the purpose of sending newsletters. Similarly, Google Analytics processes usage data for us.
  • Affiliate and Advertising Partners: When you engage with affiliate links on our Site, those third-party retailers or platforms will know that you came from our Site via cookies or tracking links. If you proceed to purchase, the affiliate partner will handle your transaction and personal information under their own policies. We may receive aggregate data or a confirmation that a purchase occurred (for commission purposes), but we do not receive your personal transactional details. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our Site.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information about you if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes (such as a subpoena, court order, or government request). We may also disclose information if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with the law, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of our users or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that Indie Intrepid undergoes a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of its assets, user information (which may include personal data) could be among the assets transferred to the buyer or successor. If such a transfer occurs, your information would remain subject to the promises made in this Privacy Policy (unless you consent otherwise).

Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to external websites, including affiliate links to products or services we recommend. Please note the following regarding such links:

  • Affiliate Disclosure: We participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means some links on our blog are affiliate links that allow us to earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. For example, Indie Intrepid is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our blog’s operations. We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe add value to our readers.
  • Third-Party Privacy Practices: When you click on an affiliate link or any third-party link on our Site, you will be directed to a website that is not controlled by us. Any personal information you provide on that external site (such as your payment and shipping details when purchasing a product) is collected by that third party, not by Indie Intrepid. Your interactions on those sites are governed by the third party’s own privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any website you visit via links from our Site.
  • No Control Over External Sites: We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of websites that we do not own or operate. A link to a third-party site on Indie Intrepid does not imply that we endorse or have reviewed that site’s policies. If you have any questions or concerns about how a third party collects or uses your information, please consult their privacy policy directly.

(Note: If you purchase Indie Intrepid merchandise or digital products via a third-party platform such as Etsy or Printify (as we may offer in the future), those transactions are also handled by third parties and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.)

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you share with us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website employs industry-standard security practices and protocols (such as HTTPS encryption for data transmission). However, please understand that no website or method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

You share information with us at your own risk, and you are responsible for maintaining the security of any account credentials (for example, if you use a social login or similar, although our Site currently does not require account registration). If we become aware of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:

  • Opting Out of Emails: If you have subscribed to our newsletter or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive from us. You can also contact us directly to be removed from our mailing list. Once you opt out, we will stop sending you the subscribed communications.
  • Access and Correction: You may contact us to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. If you believe that any of your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to ask us to correct or update it. We will consider and respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you. For example, you may ask us to remove your email address from our records or delete a comment you posted. We will honor deletion requests whenever possible, but please note we may need to retain certain information for legitimate purposes (such as record-keeping, to complete transactions you initiated, or as required by law). If we have shared your data with service providers (e.g. your email with an email service), we will take reasonable steps to inform them of the deletion request where feasible.
  • California Privacy Rights: If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (and the California Privacy Rights Act, CPRA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, the right to request that we delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information . If you would like to exercise any of your California rights (such as requesting a copy of your information or asking for deletion), please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • GDPR and International Users: If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another region with data protection laws (such as the GDPR), you may have additional rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:
    • The right to access the personal data we hold about you and, if necessary, request that we update, correct, or delete it.
    • The right to restrict or object to certain processing of your data (for example, you can object to the use of your data for direct marketing or to request we limit processing in certain circumstances).
    • The right to data portability, which allows you to request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format.
    • The right to withdraw consent at any time if we are processing your personal data based on your consent (such as for sending newsletters). Withdrawal of consent will not affect the legality of any processing we conducted prior to your withdrawal.
    • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority in your country if you believe we have infringed your privacy rights.
  • We only collect or process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so – for example, your consent (for sending newsletters), our legitimate interests (such as understanding site traffic via analytics), or to perform a contract with you (if you purchase a product or service). To exercise any applicable data rights, please contact us. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
  • Cookies & Tracking Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings (eg, you can refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or have your browser notify you when you receive a new cookie). You can also use browser extensions or settings to block certain trackers. Additionally, Google offers an opt-out browser add-on if you want to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics specifically. Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly (for instance, your preferences may not be saved).

We will endeavor to fulfill any rights requests and honor your choices to the extent required by applicable law. Keep in mind that certain rights may not apply in all jurisdictions or under certain conditions.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site and its content are intended for a general audience and not directed at children under 13 years of age . We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information to us (for example, do not sign up for our newsletter or submit information through our contact form).

If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we might have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us so that we can promptly investigate and address the issue.

For minors aged 13 to 18: We recommend that you use our Site only with the involvement or consent of a parent or guardian. Certain features (such as subscribing to the newsletter) should be done with parental permission if you are under 18, especially if required by the laws of your jurisdiction.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Any changes will become effective when posted on this page.

If we make significant changes to how we handle your personal information, we may provide a more prominent notice (such as adding a notice on our homepage or sending an email notification to those on our mailing list). However, it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: indieintrepid@gmail.com

We will do our best to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any issues or concerns you may have.