Privacy
What this site collects, why, and what you can do about it. No legalese theater.
Who runs this site
New World Survival is an independently operated educational website focused on emergency preparedness and self-reliance. This privacy policy describes how the site collects, uses, stores, and protects information from visitors.
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact me through the site's contact information.
What we collect
If you subscribe to the Weekly Readiness Brief or any email list, I collect your email address. If you fill out a contact form, I collect whatever you include in that form. I do not ask for information I do not need.
Like most websites, this site collects standard analytics data: pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (city/region level, not street address). This data comes from analytics tools and server logs. It helps me understand which content is useful and where readers are coming from.
Some tools on this site ask for a ZIP code to provide localized risk information, planting calendars, or resource directories. ZIP codes entered into these tools are used only to generate the results you requested. They are not stored in a database tied to your identity or shared with third parties.
Cookies & tracking
This site uses cookies for analytics (to understand traffic patterns) and may set cookies through affiliate partner links when you click on a product recommendation. Affiliate cookies allow the partner to attribute a purchase to this site so we can earn a commission.
I do not use cookies for behavioral advertising, retargeting, or building a profile of your interests across other websites.
You can disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. Most modern browsers also allow you to block third-party cookies while keeping first-party cookies active. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read the site's content.
How data is used
Email addresses are used to send the content you signed up for. Analytics data is used to understand how readers use the site so I can improve it. That is the complete list.
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. I do not use your email address for anything other than what you signed up for. I do not share analytics data with anyone except the analytics service provider (which processes it on my behalf under their own privacy policy).
Third-party services
This site uses third-party services for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and affiliate tracking. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data. The major categories include:
Analytics to understand traffic and reader behavior. Email service provider to send newsletters and the Weekly Readiness Brief. Affiliate networks that track purchases made through product links on the site. Content delivery and hosting services that serve the site's files to your browser.
I select services that handle data responsibly, but I cannot control how third-party providers manage information once it leaves this site. I encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Your choices
Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email I send. Your email will be removed from the mailing list.
Disable cookies in your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to read the site.
Request data deletion. If you want any personal information removed, contact me and I will handle it promptly.
Opt out of analytics. Most analytics services offer browser extensions or settings that let you opt out of tracking across all sites that use their service.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
Last updated: May 27, 2026. This policy may be revised at any time. Changes take effect when posted. I will not retroactively change how previously collected data is used without notifying affected users.