The Short Version
- We collect only what is necessary to run the site and send our newsletter
- We never sell your personal data to third parties — ever
- We use Mailerlite for email and standard WordPress analytics
- You can unsubscribe from emails or request data deletion at any time
- We use Amazon and other affiliate cookies — this is disclosed transparently
1. Who We Are
MyceliumNest.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a content website covering home mushroom cultivation, foraging, functional supplements, and mushroom recipes. We are the data controller for all personal information collected through this website.
For privacy enquiries, contact us at: privacy@myceliumnest.com or via our contact page.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Type | When Collected | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | When you subscribe to our newsletter or download the free guide | To send you the guide and our weekly mushroom content newsletter |
| First name | Optionally, when subscribing | To personalise email greetings |
| Contact form data (name, email, message) | When you submit the contact form | To respond to your enquiry |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IP address | Server logs / WordPress | Security, fraud prevention, geographic analytics |
| Browser type & device | Analytics | To improve mobile and desktop experience |
| Pages visited, time on site | Analytics (see §4) | To understand which content is most useful |
| Referral source | Analytics | To understand where readers come from |
| Affiliate click data | Amazon Associates / affiliate cookies | To track purchases for commission purposes |
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver the free guide — your email is used to send the PDF handbook you requested
- To send our newsletter — weekly growing tips, new guides, and seasonal foraging alerts
- To respond to contact form messages — we retain your message and contact details for up to 24 months
- To improve the Site — anonymised analytics help us understand which guides are most useful
- To earn affiliate commissions — Amazon and other affiliate cookies track purchases for up to 24 hours after you click a link
We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
Mailerlite (Email Marketing)
We use Mailerlite to manage our email list and send newsletters. When you subscribe, your email address and name (if provided) are transmitted to and stored on Mailerlite’s servers in the EU. Mailerlite is GDPR compliant. Mailerlite Privacy Policy →
Amazon Associates
We participate in the Amazon Associates Programme. When you click an Amazon link and make a purchase within 24 hours, Amazon places a cookie on your browser to track the referral. Amazon’s data practices are governed by their own privacy policy. Amazon Privacy Policy →
WordPress & Hosting
This site runs on WordPress. Our hosting provider may log server access data including IP addresses. These logs are retained for security purposes and are not used for marketing. We use a reputable hosting provider (Hostinger/SiteGround/Cloudways — update to your actual host) that maintains appropriate data security standards.
Analytics
We use privacy-respecting analytics (update this section with your actual analytics tool — e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, or a privacy-first alternative like Plausible or Fathom). Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual visitors from analytics data.
5. Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the website to function (WordPress session, security) | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Anonymised traffic measurement | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate cookies (Amazon) | Tracks purchases for commission attribution after you click our links | 24 hours |
| Email marketing cookies | Tracks email open rates and clicks (Mailerlite) | 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions. You can also opt out of Amazon interest-based advertising via the Amazon Advertising Preferences page.
6. Email Marketing & Your Rights
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receiving our weekly email content. Every email we send includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also unsubscribe at any time by emailing privacy@myceliumnest.com.
We will never send you emails that are not related to mushroom growing, foraging, supplements, or recipes. We will never add you to a list without your explicit consent.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to our processing of your data for marketing purposes
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@myceliumnest.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Email subscriber data | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Contact form messages | 24 months from date received |
| Analytics data | 26 months (aggregated, anonymised) |
| Server logs | 90 days |
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access to personal data.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data using commercially acceptable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
MyceliumNest.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@myceliumnest.com
Website: myceliumnest.com/contact
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.