Thank you for visiting the HomeHints.org website (the “Site”). We hold the privacy of your personal information in utmost regard.
This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose your personal information. This policy only applies to the HomeHints.org website. We have no control and cannot be responsible for the privacy policies of any other site that may be linked to this Site.
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us.
About Cookies
A cookie is a small file sent from a website that is stored in the user’s browser. When you visit a web site, that site’s computer asks your computer for permission to store the file. Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may change the settings in your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site may not function. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive or pass on computer viruses. Cookies do not allow us to gather any personal information about you. HomeHints.org does use cookies to store information about visitors preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user access or visit, customize web page content based on visitors browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.
Our advertising partners may include Google Adsense, CJ Affiliate, Clickbank, Rakuten Marketing LLC, and Amazon. These advertising partners may serve content and advertisements, collect information directly from visitors, and place or recognize cookies on visitors’ browsers. You may visit those respective websites to opt out of the use of cookies for interest-based advertising.
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to send the advertisements and links that appear on HomeHints.org directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see. HomeHints.org has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. HomeHints.org’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites. If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
At this time, we are not able to guarantee support for the new Do Not Track technology. HomeHints.org is built with third party software that is running on third-party servers. The Site also contains third-party content from advertising partners. Therefore we cannot control the Do Not Track functionality of all site content. To learn how to turn on Do Not Track, visit donottrack.us
DoubleClick Cookie
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to HomeHints.org.
- Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to HomeHints.org users based on the user’s visit to HomeHints.org and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
What does HomeHints.org collect?
1. Personal information that you choose to provide includes:
(a) Registration Information
When you decide to purchase products from our site you will have to provide certain information. This information can include name, address, phone number, email address, and credit card number.
(b) Email Information
You may provide your email address during registration, on our customer service form, to sign up for our newsletter, etc. Your Information will never be sold to another entity.
2. Web Site Use Information
Like many other Web sites, HomeHints.org makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
How Does HomeHints.org Use Your Information?
We use personal information for purposes of running the business, monitoring the use of the site, measuring marketing results, improving content, layout, and services, and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site to make it better meet your needs. Personally identifiable information or business information will not be shared with parties except as required by law. Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our web site, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify us at any time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter.
Sharing and Selling Information
We do not share, sell, lend or lease any of the information that uniquely identifies a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone except to the extent it is necessary to provide services that you have requested.
How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain in our database by using our contact form
What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?
We may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. We may also disclose account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of our users and the public.
What About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?
We are not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or from our Web site or the information or content contained therein. Often links to other Web sites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the users of our Web site. Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Web site to another Web site, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other Web site, including Web sites which have a link on our Web site, is subject to that Web site’s own rules and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before proceeding.
Your Consent
By using our web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with or without notice.
Data Security
Please note that your information will be stored and processed on third-party servers in the United States. The laws on holding personal data in the United States may be less stringent than the laws of your country of residence or citizenship. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. These protections include Secure Socket Layer (“SSL”) encryption for the transmission of sensitive financial and personal information.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
HomeHints.org allows visitors to unsubscribe so that they will not receive future messages. After unsubscribing we will discontinue sending the particular messages as soon as technically feasible. Contact us with any such request.
Surveys & Contests
HomeHints.org may request information from users for surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is voluntary and therefore you have a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include name, address, age and email. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site. We may disclose the name, city, and state of contest winners.
Use by Children
Children are not eligible to use our services unsupervised and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not submit any personal information to us and use this service only in conjunction with permission and guidance from your parents or guardians.
Changes in Ownership
In the event that HomeHints.org is acquired either wholly or in part, your information may be considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets that are transferred.
Policy Modifications
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made to this privacy policy, the changes will be incorporated here, so be sure to check back periodically. However, please be assured that if the Privacy Policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information you have submitted to us under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your prior consent.
This Privacy Policy was initially posted February 5, 2014.
Last modified : January 5, 2015