Privacy Policy
What we collect
This site collects very little information. If you subscribe to the build log, your email address is collected and stored by Substack, not directly by Hearth & Code. We do not operate our own email list or database.
We do not collect names, payment information, location data, or device identifiers. We do not run analytics software, advertising pixels, or behavioral tracking of any kind on this site.
How we use it
Your email address is used solely to send the Hearth & Code build log newsletter. We will not use it for advertising, sell it to third parties, or transfer it to any service not directly involved in delivering that newsletter.
Third-party services
This site uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Substack — manages email subscriptions and newsletter delivery. Subscribing through this site redirects you to Substack's own subscription flow. Substack's privacy policy governs how your data is handled on their platform.
- Google Fonts — typography is served from Google's CDN. Your browser makes a request to Google's servers to load fonts, which may include your IP address in Google's server logs. See Google's privacy policy for details. Self-hosting fonts is planned for a future update.
- GitHub — linked repository pages are hosted and operated by GitHub. No personal data from this site is shared with GitHub as a result of visiting links on this page.
Cookies and tracking
This site does not set first-party cookies and does not use tracking pixels or analytics scripts. Substack's subscription flow, if you interact with it, is subject to Substack's own cookie policy. Google Fonts requests may be subject to Google's standard logging practices.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data held about you. Because email subscriptions are managed entirely by Substack, exercising those rights is most direct through Substack's unsubscribe link (present in every newsletter issue) or through Substack's privacy controls.
For any data request specific to Hearth & Code, or if you have questions about what information we hold, contact hello@hearthandcode.dev. We will respond within 30 days.
Data retention
Email addresses on the Substack list are retained until you unsubscribe. Substack's data retention policies govern what happens on their platform after unsubscription.
California residents (CCPA / CPRA): We do not sell, share for cross-context behavioral advertising, or otherwise monetize personal information. You have the right to know what information we hold, to request its deletion, and to opt out of any future sale. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in the Contact section below.
EEA / UK residents (GDPR / UK GDPR): The legal basis for processing your email address is your consent given at the point of subscription. You may withdraw that consent at any time by unsubscribing. If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Intellectual Property
Copyright
All content on this site — including but not limited to written text, design, code, layout, brand assets, and build log posts — is © 2026 Hearth & Code. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Build log posts published on Substack are subject to this copyright. Brief quotation for non-commercial purposes — commentary, criticism, education — is permitted with clear attribution to Hearth & Code and a link to the original source. Reproduction, redistribution, or adaptation of substantial portions without written permission is not.
Trademarks and brand identity
Hearth & Code and H&C are brand names used exclusively by Hearth & Code. The name, logo, color system, typographic choices, and brand vocabulary (including but not limited to: the Hearth, the Forge, the Circle, Firetenders, the Build Log) are proprietary brand assets.
You may not use the Hearth & Code name, marks, or visual identity elements in any manner that implies endorsement, affiliation, partnership, or sponsorship without express written permission.
Source code
The source code for this site is proprietary. Code published in public repositories on GitHub is subject to the license specified in that repository. Where no license is specified, all rights are reserved.
Prohibition on AI training use
The text, design, and other content on this site and in the Hearth & Code build log may not be used — in whole or in part — to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop machine learning or artificial intelligence models without express written permission. This applies to automated scraping, crawling, or systematic collection for that purpose.
Copyright takedown requests
If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please contact hello@hearthandcode.dev with:
- A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- The URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing content.
- Your contact information.
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized.
We will review and respond promptly.
Terms of Use
Acceptance
By accessing this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Pre-launch status
Hearth & Code is a pre-launch project. No product, application, service, or accredited educational program is currently available. Content on this site is informational and developmental in nature — it describes what is being built, not a product or service currently offered.
Nothing on this site constitutes an offer to provide educational services, accreditation, certification, or employment placement. Build log posts are personal reflections and development notes; they do not constitute professional advice of any kind.
Permitted use
You may access and read this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to pages on this site. You may quote short excerpts with attribution as described under Intellectual Property above.
You may not:
- Reproduce or redistribute substantial portions of this site's content without permission.
- Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or index this site's content for the purpose of training AI models, building commercial datasets, or any similar use without permission.
- Frame or mirror this site's content on another domain without permission.
- Use the Hearth & Code name or brand assets in ways not permitted under the Intellectual Property section above.
- Use this site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
Disclaimer of warranties
This site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Hearth & Code makes no representations about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site. Continued availability of the site is not guaranteed.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Hearth & Code and its founder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content — including any reliance placed on information provided here. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed one hundred US dollars ($100.00).
Third-party links
This site contains links to third-party websites, including Substack and GitHub. These links are provided for convenience only. Hearth & Code is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of use of those sites.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hearth & Code and its founder from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of this site in violation of these terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.
Changes to This Document
This document may be updated as the project grows, as legal requirements change, or as new services are added. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
For material changes that affect your privacy rights or significantly alter these terms, we will post a notice on the site or notify newsletter subscribers via the build log.
Contact
For privacy requests, intellectual property concerns, or any questions about this document:
Hearth & Code
hello@hearthandcode.dev
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.