Last updated: October 3, 2025
Hey there! 👋 Welcome to Grumpy Sunshine — a cozy corner of the internet made by a teen for other teens. Your privacy matters to me, and this page explains what info this site collects, why it collects it, and how it’s used. Nothing shady here — just keeping things safe and clear!
Who We Are
Our website address is: http://grumpysunshine.ca.
Grumpy Sunshine is a teen lifestyle blog full of book reviews, playlists, ADHD tips, and DIY fun — all written by a high school girl who wants to help other teens feel seen and supported. 💛
Comments
When you leave a comment, the info you put in the comment form (like your name or email) is collected — plus your IP address and browser info. This just helps prevent spam or fake comments.
If you use Gravatar, your profile picture might show next to your comment after it’s approved. You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to this site, try not to include location data (EXIF GPS). Anyone who downloads those images could see where they were taken, which is not super safe.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies so you don’t have to retype them next time. These cookies last for one year. 🍪
If you log in (for contributors or admin), a few cookies are set to remember your login and screen settings. These expire automatically after a while or when you log out — no secret tracking here!
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Sometimes posts include YouTube videos, YouTube music songs, Amazon code referrals, or other content from outside websites. That stuff works the same way as if you visited those sites directly.
Those websites might collect data or track your interactions (especially if you’re logged in to them), so just keep that in mind when clicking around!
Who We Share Your Data With
If you ever need a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email to keep things secure.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments and their info are saved forever (so we can recognize future comments and skip the spam filter).
If you make an account here (rare but possible), your info is stored in your user profile. You can see, edit, or delete it anytime — except your username.
Your Rights
If you’ve left comments or have an account, you can ask for a copy of any personal data this site has about you — or ask to delete it completely. (This doesn’t include data needed for safety, legal, or admin reasons.)
Where Your Data Goes
Comments may go through an automated spam detection service to keep things clean and friendly.