Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6-12-2024
At HVACExpertGuide.com (“Website”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your name, email address, and any details shared through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comments.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Operating System
- Referring URLs
- Pages Viewed
- Date/Time of Access
1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- Serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve our Website’s content and user experience.
- To respond to inquiries or feedback.
- To monitor and analyze website performance and trends.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
This Website uses Google AdSense to serve ads. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to this Website or other websites.
- Personalized Ads: Google may use your browsing data to serve relevant ads.
- Non-Personalized Ads: If you opt-out of personalized ads, you may still see general ads.
For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy and AdSense Program Policies.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party tools for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our Website.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1. GDPR (For EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Access your data.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to data processing or withdraw consent.
5.2. CCPA (For California Users)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt-out of the sale of your data (though we do not sell personal data).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@hvacexpertguide.com.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@hvacexpertguide.com
Website: https://www.hvacexpertguide.com