This Privacy Policy explains how Home Security Atlas (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit or use our website and related services (collectively, the "Services").
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.
1) Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:
- Through the Services (website pages, forms, and features)
- Through communications with us (e.g., email)
- From third-party partners that help us operate the Services (e.g., analytics and affiliate platforms)
It does not apply to third-party websites you visit via links on our Services (including affiliate links). Those third parties have their own privacy policies.
2) Information We Collect
A. Information you provide to us
Depending on how you use the Services, you may provide:
- Contact information (e.g., name, email address) when you subscribe, submit a form, or contact us
- Messages and submissions you send (support requests, feedback, comments if enabled)
- Account data (if accounts are offered), such as username and preferences
B. Information collected automatically
When you access the Services, we may automatically collect:
- Device and connection data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, language, and time zone
- Usage data: pages viewed, clicks, referring/exit pages, time spent, and interactions with content
- Approximate location: derived from IP address (e.g., city/state), not precise GPS location unless you explicitly provide it
C. Cookies and similar technologies
We and our service providers may use:
- Cookies (small files stored by your browser)
- Pixels / tags (code that helps measure engagement and conversions)
- Local storage (browser storage for preferences)
These help us run the site, understand traffic, remember preferences, and measure affiliate conversions.
3) How We Use Information
We use information for purposes including:
- Providing and operating the Services
- Improving content quality, catalog accuracy, and user experience
- Measuring performance, analytics, and site security
- Responding to your requests and providing support
- Sending communications you request (e.g., newsletters, updates), where applicable
- Affiliate tracking: measuring clicks and purchases from affiliate links to attribute commissions
- Legal compliance and enforcing our terms/policies
4) Affiliate Links and Tracking (Important)
The Services may include affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner or retailer may use cookies or similar technologies to record that your visit came from us and to attribute a purchase to us.
We typically do not receive your payment details. We may receive aggregated reports or limited event data (e.g., that a purchase occurred, order value ranges, and product category), depending on the affiliate program.
5) When We Share Information
We may share information:
A. With service providers
We use third parties to support operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, performance monitoring). They may process information on our behalf under contractual obligations.
Examples (not exhaustive):
- Formspree (form submissions)
- Other infrastructure or service providers we engage from time to time to operate the Services
B. With affiliate and advertising partners
We may share limited data (e.g., click identifiers, conversion events) to measure affiliate performance and commissions.
C. For legal and safety reasons
We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:
- Comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of the Services, users, or others
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, or security issues
D. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
E. With your direction
We may share information when you request or consent to it.
6) Data Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Operating the Services
- Complying with legal obligations
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing agreements
Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and how it's used.
7) Your Choices and Rights
A. Cookie controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Blocking cookies may affect functionality (and may reduce affiliate tracking accuracy).
If we use optional analytics or marketing cookies, we may provide a consent banner or preference tool where required by law.
B. Email preferences
If you receive marketing emails from us (if applicable), you can opt out using the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us.
C. Access, deletion, and correction
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.
Note: We may need to verify your request and may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., security, fraud prevention, compliance).
8) U.S. State Privacy Disclosures (e.g., CA/CO/CT/VA)
If applicable to you, you may have additional rights such as:
- Right to know categories of personal information collected and disclosed
- Right to delete
- Right to correct
- Right to opt out of "targeted advertising," "sale," or "sharing" of personal information (terms vary by law)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
"Sale" / "Sharing" (important)
Some laws define "sale" or "sharing" broadly to include certain analytics/advertising cookies. If we use such technologies, we will offer opt-out mechanisms as required.
If you want an opt-out contact method, you may contact us at privacy@homesecurityatlas.com with the subject line: "Privacy Opt-Out Request".
9) International Users
If you access the Services from outside the United States, you understand that information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Those jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your location.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
10) Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11) Children's Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
12) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the revised policy.
13) Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Home Security Atlas Email: privacy@homesecurityatlas.com