This Privacy Policy describes how HardWaterCure.com (we, us, or our) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://hardwatercure.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, you provide your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site we automatically collect information about your device and interaction including browser type, pages visited, time on each page, referring website, and general geographic location. We collect this via Google Analytics 4.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics 4 (to understand how visitors use our site)
- Google AdSense (to serve advertisements relevant to you)
- Functional cookies (to remember preferences, if any)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure site traffic. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on your visit date rather than your name or other identifying information. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting google.com/settings/ads.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site. For more information visit policies.google.com/privacy.
Amazon Associates
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon's privacy policy is available at amazon.com.
Direct Affiliate Programs
We also participate in affiliate programs with water filter and water softener brands. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This is disclosed on every page containing affiliate links.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies (26 months by default).
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at hardwatercure.com/contact/ for data requests.
GDPR (European Users)
If you are in the EEA, you have data protection rights under GDPR. Our legal basis for processing personal data is our legitimate interest in operating this website. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data.
CCPA (California Users)
California residents have rights to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes are posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
For privacy questions or data requests: hardwatercure.com/contact/