Privacy Policy GoingSolo.Life Last updated: May 2026
Overview
GoingSolo.Life (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit this site, how we use it, and what choices you have.
By using GoingSolo.Life, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily submit — typically your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Information collected automatically Like most websites, GoingSolo.Life automatically collects certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Cookies
GoingSolo.Life uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve site functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies may be set by:
- Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use this site (pages visited, session duration, traffic sources). You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Google AdSense — to serve relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to show you ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites across the web. You can manage your Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com.
- WordPress — for basic site functionality (session management, comment preferences).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
Advertising
GoingSolo.Life participates in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site based on your visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit here and/or your prior visits to other sites on the internet.
For more information about how Google uses data from partner sites, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Affiliate Links
Some links on GoingSolo.Life are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through one of those links, at no additional cost to you. We only link to products and services we genuinely recommend. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content.
GoingSolo.Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Third-Party Services
This site may contain links to third-party websites. GoingSolo.Life is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Third-party services we use may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Amazon Associates
- Gumroad (for digital product purchases via goingsololife.gumroad.com)
- Pixieset (for photo galleries)
Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers beyond what is necessary to operate the site. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry.
Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of data collection for advertising purposes
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your contact email here].
California residents: GoingSolo.Life does not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
European visitors: GoingSolo.Life is based in the United States. By using this site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from your country.
Children’s Privacy
GoingSolo.Life is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
bryanmwolfe@goingsolo.life
GoingSolo.Life State College, Pennsylvania