LITTLE fine print
i blog because i love it. i love everything about the process and the craft of writing. i like to connect with other people and share ideas. the notion that i might be able to encourage other people to notice the LITTLE things puts a little sparkle in my step. i truly cannot wait for this noticing movement to catch on, and i am so glad you are here to help it along. as a blogger, i am putting myself and my thoughts out there. sometimes this is simply for the love of writing, other times, it’s because i have stumbled upon something i think might in some way make someone else’s life a LITTLE brighter. because of this whole putting myself out there, there are a few LITTLE things i’d like to mention.
LITTLE disclosure policy
in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s {FTC} revised guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in order to protect the public from any intentionally errant or misleading advertising that has been paid for by a group or company, i am disclosing that this blog may occasionally include endorsements, testimonials, or affiliate links, and i’d like you to be sure of the following LITTLE things ::
- the content of this blog is a source of income for my family and may sometimes be used to promote products, services, or other businesses, but i will never do so unless i firmly believe in what i am writing.
- i will only choose to discuss products, services, and businesses that i myself have used and that i feel have the potential to benefit my readers. at times, i may provide links to similar products, if the exact products i’ve used cannot be found. i will do my best to note this in the post.
- free products given to me by advertising partners for my review do not guarantee a positive review of the product. i will always be honest in my experience with any product i discuss, free or otherwise.
- references to associated products, services, business, or affiliate links within a post may or may not be noted as an affiliate in every reference. truthfully, this can detract from the readability of a post and make it hard for you, the reader. please trust my judgment on this and know that i always have your best interests in mind.
- most often, i will talk about a product just because it is something i use and like, not because i have any relationship with its source. i’m not that popular. whether or not i have partnered with a product, you can trust that i will give my honest opinion in regards to my experience with that product.
LITTLE cookie policy
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by continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. a cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or on the hard drive of your computer if you agree. cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive.
we use the following cookies:
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third-party cookies
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you can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to block some or all cookies. however, if you do use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all parts of our site.
LITTLE comment policy
when i was in sixth grade, my science teacher told my mom that i was kind. my mom was pretty pleased given that the typical feedback from past teachers was she talks too much. my mom told me that she strived as a parent to teach us to be kind. my teacher’s comment made her feel like she had succeeded just a LITTLE bit. this is the same thing i desire for my children. i want them to be kind, always, and in every situation. so when you’re posting comments on the LITTLE things, please remember what my {and probably your} mom always wanted. be kind.
LITTLE social sharing
sharing of links is appreciated and encouraged. it makes my day. thank you for helping to spread the LITTLE things movement. you may share a link back to content on the site as long as proper credit is given. you may include a short excerpt or write your own summary or introduction, but please do not copy and share entire article content without emailing for proper permissions. i am not scary. just send me an email. i will probably say yes. LITTLE summary {except as outlined above or with express written permission, it would be so nice if you did not} ::
- copy and paste full content and publish it anywhere {online, print, social media, etc.}
- slightly change the wording of articles and publish anywhere {online, print, social media, etc.}
- use any photos or videos from the web site or social media pages
- distribute any electronic documents or other web site content {free or paid for}
- share any restricted url’s for any free downloads
if you have any questions regarding copyrighted materials please email me. i am more than happy to help you share within the correct guidelines.
LITTLE pictures and blog content policy
if you like a picture or post on this blog, and you’d like to copy it for your own use, please contact me at noticethelittlethings at gmail dot com and ask. most likely, i will let you use it. when it comes to my kiddos, i’d like to keep their sweet faces from going viral without my knowledge. i am sure you can understand. in regards to posts i’ve written or photo’s i’ve designed, i spend a lot of time on these. more time than i ever imagined. please respect my time and ask nicely if you’d like to use blog content in any form. here’s the fancy fine print :: all content on the web site, including but not limited to designs, text, graphics, pictures, video, information, software, music, sound and other files, and their selection and arrangement (the “web site content”), are the proprietary property of notice the little things with all rights reserved. no web site content may be modified, copied, distributed, framed, reproduced, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted, transmitted, or sold in any form or by any means except as provided by notice the little things’ express prior written permission. any use of the web site or the web site content other than as specifically authorized herein, without the prior written permission of notice the little things, is strictly prohibited. such unauthorized use may violate applicable laws including, without limitation, copyright and trademark laws and applicable communications regulations and statutes.
you can trust me
my number one goal for this blog is to encourage others to notice the LTITLE things. i want to spread the happy and help you notice the good, all the time and in all circumstances. i will never compromise my integrity in order to make a profit. all mentions of products, services, or business will be accurate as to my experience in an attempt to be completely fair to you. i am so grateful for your friendship and your readership. you will always be most important to me.
LITTLE privacy policy
this LITTLE blog does not share personal information with third parties {it doesn’t even know how to do that!}. if someday, it is necessary to share such information in order to comply with the law; enforce or apply our LITTLE disclosure policy, including investigation of potential violations thereof; detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; or protect the rights, property, or safety of notice the little things, its users, or others, then i will figure out how to do this in order to keep this LITTLE blog a safe place for everyone. {but i hope this never happens.} this site does not sell, rent, share, or otherwise disclose personal information from users for any commercial purpose. notice the little things does not store any information about your visit to this blog other than to analyze and optimize your content and reading experience through the use of cookies {and again, it barely knows how to do this}. you can turn off the use of cookies by changing your specific browser settings. if you sign up for email updates, you provide your email address and your name. you will receive emails when new content is posted. i may occasionally email you with announcements or products you may be interested in. you may unsubscribe from email updates by following the instructions at the bottom of one of the emails. i use third-party advertising companies to serve ads to site visitors. these companies may use aggregated information {not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number} about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. if you are interested in learning more about this practice or to know your options concerning the use of your information by these companies, please see: http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp i am not responsible for content from this blog that may be republished on other blogs or websites without my permission.
please note
this privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on October 15, 2019. if you have any questions please contact me directly at erin {@} noticethelittlethings {.} com.
