Privacy Policy

Closetfolk is a fashion blog about putting outfits together, from work looks and weekend errands to wedding guest dressing and travel packing. Most of what we publish is free to read, and we collect only the information we need to keep the site running, improve what we write, and keep it free for you. This Privacy Policy explains what Closetfolk collects, why, and what choices you have.

By visiting or using closetfolk.com, you agree to the practices described here. If you don’t agree with this policy, please stop using the site.

Our Policy on Children Under 13

Closetfolk is written for adults and is not intended for children under 13 or under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age, and we don’t direct any part of the site to them.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given personal information to Closetfolk, please email us at the address at the bottom of this page. We will delete the information promptly once we confirm the request.

The Information We Collect

Closetfolk collects two broad kinds of information.

Information you give us directly

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number, if you share it when contacting us
  • Your mailing address, if you enter a giveaway or order a product where one applies
  • Payment details, only if we ever sell something directly. These are handled by the payment processor, and Closetfolk does not store full card numbers.
  • Anything you write in a comment, email, or message to us

Information collected automatically

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Internet service provider
  • Date and time stamps of your visit
  • Referring and exit pages
  • The pages you view and how long you stay on them

How That Information Reaches Us

Some of it comes from you. You might fill in a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment under an outfit post, enter a giveaway, or send us an email.

The rest is gathered automatically while you browse. Server log files, cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tools record how visitors reach Closetfolk and what they read once they arrive.

What We Do With Your Information

Closetfolk uses the information it collects to:

  • Run and maintain the site
  • Understand which outfit guides and categories readers find useful, so we can write more of them
  • Respond to your messages and comments
  • Send newsletters and updates, if you have signed up for them
  • Personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferences
  • Measure and improve site performance
  • Market our own content and, where it applies, products we recommend
  • Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse

Cookies and How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They help a site remember who you are between pages and visits.

Closetfolk uses cookies to keep the site working, remember your settings, understand how readers use our pages, and support advertising and affiliate tracking. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stay for a set period.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies or ask before accepting them. If you disable them, some parts of Closetfolk may not work as intended.

Server Log Files

Like most websites, Closetfolk keeps standard log files. Each time you load a page, our hosting provider records technical details such as your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring page, and the date and time of the request.

This data is not linked to information that identifies you personally. We use it to analyze trends, troubleshoot problems, and keep the site secure.

Web Beacons, Pixels, and Tags

Closetfolk and some of our partners use web beacons, tracking pixels, and tags. These are tiny pieces of code that record whether a page was viewed, whether an email was opened, or whether a link was clicked.

We use them for site analytics today. If we add advertising or additional measurement tools later, they may use the same technologies.

Google Analytics

Closetfolk uses Google Analytics to understand how people find and use the site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, and approximate location, using cookies and similar technologies.

Google processes this data under its own privacy policy, which you can read at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can also install Google’s browser add-on for opting out of Analytics tracking, available from Google.

Embedded Content From Other Sites

Pages on Closetfolk may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, or articles from other websites. Visiting a page with embedded content works the same way as visiting the original site.

These outside sites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, load third-party tracking, and monitor how you interact with the embedded material, including when you have an account with them and are logged in. Closetfolk doesn’t control those practices.

Links to Other Websites

Our outfit posts often link to retailers, brands, and other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Closetfolk and does not cover any site you reach through a link.

Please read the privacy policy of any site you visit. We have no control over how they handle your information and aren’t responsible for it.

Advertising Partners

Closetfolk may work with third-party advertising partners, now or in the future, to display ads on the site. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, and to show you ads based on your interests.

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org and the Digital Advertising Alliance at https://optout.aboutads.info. Opting out does not remove ads. It means the ads you see will be less tailored to you.

Affiliate Links and Commissions

Closetfolk participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. When we link to a jacket, a pair of boots, or a handbag and you buy it, we may earn a commission. It costs you nothing extra.

Affiliate links are marked, and our recommendations are never decided by commission rates. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set a cookie to track the referral. That retailer’s privacy policy governs what it collects.

When We Share Information

Closetfolk does not sell your name or email address to anyone. We share information only in these cases:

  • Service providers. Companies that help us run the site, such as web hosting, email delivery, analytics, and security providers. They may use your information only to perform services for us.
  • Legal requirements. When the law requires it, such as in response to a court order or valid government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business changes. If Closetfolk is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may move to the new owner, who must honor this policy.
  • With your consent. Any other time you agree to it.

Email and Newsletters

If you subscribe to the Closetfolk newsletter, we use your email address to send outfit ideas, new posts, and occasional updates about the site. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, which means we don’t use misleading subject lines, we identify the sender clearly, and we include our contact details in our messages.

Every email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. We honor unsubscribe requests promptly, and no later than ten business days.

How to Opt Out

You are always free to opt out. Here is how:

  • Newsletters: Click the unsubscribe link in any email, or write to us and we’ll remove you.
  • Cookies: Change your browser settings, as described in the cookies section above.
  • Analytics: Use Google’s opt-out add-on.
  • Personalized ads: Use the Network Advertising Initiative and Digital Advertising Alliance tools linked above.
  • Anything else: Email us and tell us what you’d like to stop.

Comments and Social Media

When you leave a comment on Closetfolk, we collect the name, email address, IP address, and comment text you submit, along with your browser details to help catch spam. Your name and comment are visible to other readers. Your email address is not shown.

If you interact with Closetfolk on social media, such as by following, commenting, or messaging us, that platform’s policy governs your data. We may see your public profile name and anything you post to us. Please avoid sharing sensitive details in public comments.

Your Rights if You Are in the European Union

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the GDPR gives you these rights over your personal data:

  • Access: Ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct information that is wrong or incomplete.
  • Erasure: Ask us to delete your data.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
  • Objection: Object to us processing your data in certain situations, including direct marketing.
  • Portability: Ask for your data in a structured, commonly used format, and to have it sent to another service.
  • Withdrawal of consent: Take back any consent you’ve given at any time, without affecting the processing that happened before.
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

We process your data on the basis of your consent, our legitimate interests in running and improving Closetfolk, and legal obligations. To use any of these rights, contact us using the email below.

Your Rights if You Live in California

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know: Request details on the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources, why we collected it, and who we share it with.
  • Delete: Ask us to delete personal information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt out of sale or sharing: Tell us not to sell or share your personal information. You can do this by emailing us with the subject line “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.”
  • Non-discrimination: Exercise these rights without receiving worse treatment from us.

Closetfolk does not sell personal information in exchange for money. Some advertising and analytics activities may count as a “sale” or “sharing” under California law, and the opt-out above covers those too.

We respond to verified requests within one month. If we need more time, up to the 45 days the law allows, we’ll tell you why. We may ask you to confirm your identity first.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep information only as long as we have a reason to. Comments and their details are kept indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them for moderation. Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics and log data are kept for a limited time and then deleted or anonymized. Messages you send us are kept as long as needed to answer you and keep a record of the conversation.

You can ask us to delete your data sooner at any time.

How We Protect Your Data

Closetfolk takes reasonable, industry-standard steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. These include secure hosting, encrypted connections, restricted access, and regular software updates.

No method of transmitting or storing data online is 100 percent secure. We can’t guarantee absolute security, and you share information with Closetfolk at your own risk.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or the law. When we do, we’ll change the effective date below. It is your responsibility to check this page now and then. If you keep using Closetfolk after an update, you accept the revised policy.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 2026.

Questions and Requests

If you have a question about this policy, or you’d like to access, correct, or delete your information, or opt out of anything described above, please email us:

[email protected]