HouseAssay.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website houseassay.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.
1. Who We Are
HouseAssay.com is operated by HouseAssay Team. You can contact us at [email protected]. The site is operated from Vietnam. Information may be processed in Vietnam and in other countries where our service providers operate.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. If you contact us, we collect your name (if you give it), your email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, we and our service providers may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring website, and approximate location derived from your IP address.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and third parties use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies, as described in Section 4.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website
- To respond to your questions, corrections, and requests
- To send newsletters, only if you have opted in
- To measure traffic and understand how readers use the site
- To track referrals and purchases made through affiliate links
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies, Pixels, and Third-Party Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Pixels are small code elements that record page views and other activity. We and third parties use both.
- Affiliate tracking (Amazon Associates). When you click a product link to Amazon, Amazon may place cookies on your browser to track the referral and any qualifying purchase.
- Analytics (Google Analytics). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand traffic and page performance. It collects information such as pages viewed, time on site, and approximate location. Google’s use of this information is described in the Google Privacy Policy.
Third parties, including Amazon and Google, may collect information about your visits as described above.
5. Amazon’s Use of Information
When you click an Amazon link, Amazon collects and uses information under its own privacy notice. We do not control Amazon’s data practices.
6. How We Share Information
We share information only in the following situations:
- Service providers that help us operate the site, send emails, and analyze traffic, including Google Analytics, under obligations to protect the information
- Affiliate partners, including Amazon, as described in Sections 4 and 5
- Legal requirements, when we believe disclosure is required by law or needed to protect rights and safety
- Business transfers, if the site is sold, merged, or transferred. We would notify you before your information becomes subject to a different policy.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not share personal information for targeted advertising.
7. Your Choices
- Cookies: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site works.
- Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Amazon: Manage your Amazon cookies and account privacy through Amazon’s privacy notice and your Amazon account settings.
- Newsletter: Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link.
- Other requests: Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy request.”
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Access a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended. To exercise your rights, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy request.” We may need to verify your identity before responding. We aim to respond within 45 days. You may use an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, and we may require proof of authorization.
9. Email and Newsletter
We send newsletters and promotional emails only to people who have opted in. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable laws. Each email identifies us as the sender and includes a way to unsubscribe.
10. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe. Website logs and analytics data are kept only as long as needed to operate and analyze the site.
11. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
HouseAssay.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.
13. International Transfers
We operate from Vietnam. Your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in Vietnam and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws in your country.
14. Links to Other Websites
This site contains links to Amazon and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at [email protected].