Last Updated: 20-01-2025
ApplianceAficionado.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://ApplianceAficionado.com/ (the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
a) Personal Data:
Personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, that you voluntarily provide to us when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as subscribing to our newsletter, filling out our contact form, or leaving comments on our blog posts.
b) Derivative Data:
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve the Site and your experience, see which areas and features of the Site are popular, and count visits.
d) Third-Party Data:
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms if you choose to connect your social media account to the Site, or from analytics providers like Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected about you in the following ways:
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To operate and maintain the Site.
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To provide you with the information, products, and services that you request from us.
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To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information related to the Site. You may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.
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To respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
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To improve the Site and your experience.
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To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the functionality and user-friendliness of the Site.
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To personalize your experience on the Site.
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To prevent, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
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To comply with legal obligations.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
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With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services for us or on our behalf, including email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
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With Affiliates: As an Amazon Associate, we disclose our participation in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We may also share information with other affiliates for business purposes.
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By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
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With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
5. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website.
6. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
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Right to Access: You may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: You may have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
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Right to Erasure: You may have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
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Right to Restrict Processing: You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
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Right to Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
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Right to Object: You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or other age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
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Email: [[email protected]] (Replace with your actual email address)
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Or through our contact form on the Contact Us page.