Privacy Policy

This privacy notice provides you with details of how we collect and process personal data through your use of my site:  https://decorhint.com.

Who I Am

At Decorhint.com, I am committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of all visitors to my website.  In particular, I want you to know that decorhint.com is not in the business of selling, renting, or trading email lists with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes.

In this Privacy Policy, I’ve provided detailed information on when and why I collect personal information, how I use it, the limited conditions under which I may disclose it to others, and how I keep it secure.

Information is collected using the following technologies:

• “Cookies” are data files placed on your device or computer that often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

• “Log files” track actions occurring on the Site and collect data, including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• “Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.

I take your privacy seriously and take measures to ensure that all visitors and users of decorhint.com have a safe and secure environment.

You can contact me, Karen, here on my contact page for questions or concerns.

Affiliate Disclosure

Decor Hint participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may post customized links provided by retailers to track referrals to their websites and we may earn an advertising fee from any purchases made through these links. This program uses cookies to track visits to assign commissions on these sales.

Decor Hint is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. 

Why I Collect Information and What I Collect

I may use it to deliver content and products that you are most interested in.  I use it to serve you better, communicate with you, and send you e-mail newsletters.  I do not use your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected unless I first obtain your consent to do so.  

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Google Analytics

When someone visits decorhint.com, I use a third-party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. I do this to track things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site and interactions with the site. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone. I do not make and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of visitors to my website.

Website Comments

When someone visits decorhint.com, there may be an ability to submit comments on particular articles or pages.  When comments are submitted, you are entitled to use aliases or information that completely hides your identity. When a comment is submitted, the relevant details (name, email, website) that you provide are stored.  If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.  This is so I can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. I do not verify information entered nor do I require verification.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (spam detection company is Akismet). Typically the information collected by Akismet includes the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the comment itself).

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

Mailing Lists

As part of the registration process for my e-newsletter, I collect personal information (your email address). I use that information for a couple of reasons: to tell you about stuff you’ve asked me to tell you about; to contact you if I need to obtain or provide additional information; to check my records are right and to check every now and then that you’re happy and satisfied. I do not rent or trade email lists with other organizations, businesses or individuals.

I use a third-party provider, ConvertKit, to deliver my e-newsletter. I gather statistics around email opening and clicks using industry-standard technologies to help me monitor and improve my e-newsletter. For more information, please see their privacy notice.

You can unsubscribe to general mailings at any time of day or night by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any of my emails.

Third Parties

There may be some circumstances where your IP address, geographic location, and other browser-related details may be shared with third-party companies.  I may share your above-mentioned data with the following third party companies from time to time (please see third party advertising).

Really Simple SSL and Really Simple SSL add-ons do not process any personally identifiable information, so the GDPR does not apply to these plugins or usage of these plugins on your website. You can find their privacy policy here.

How Long I Retain Your Data

Only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Website Privacy Policy.

Access To Your Personal Information

If you have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.  Email your request to me, Karen, through my contact page here, and I will work with you to remove any of your personal data I may have.

Children’s Information

The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact me immediately and I will use my best efforts to promptly remove such information from my records.

Advertising 

This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

For European Economic Area Residents

If you reside in a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), then under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws you have the rights, among other things, to access your personal data, have us erase it, and/or restrict its further processing.  If you wish to access or delete your personal data (if any) maintained by us or AdThrive related to advertising on the Site, you can contact us here and contact AdThrive at [email protected]. If you wish to see a list of the advertising partners we work with or change which of those partners track your behavior using cookies, click the ad preferences link at the bottom of the site. (Available in the EU.)

For California Residents

California law gives residents the right to opt-out of the “sale” of their personal information to third parties, including for advertising purposes. Under California law, the sharing of your information with a service provider for advertising purposes could be considered a “sale.” To opt-out of the sharing of your information for advertising information, click the opt-out link provided in the footer of this page. You also have the right to request from us the categories of personal information that we have shared and the categories of third parties to whom the information was provided. To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected]. To be clear we do not share your name, contact information, or any other sensitive information with third parties, and the categories of third parties that we share information with for advertising purposes are supply side platforms, programmatic advertising exchanges, and demand-side platforms.

Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies that enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to Decor Hint and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of the use of Google’s DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

You can also opt-out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

Retargeting Ads

From time to time, the Website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market the Website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Website.

Sponsored Content Tracking Pixels

This Website may engage in sponsored campaigns with various influencer networks, brands, and agencies. All sponsored content is duly disclosed in accordance with the FTC’s requirements. From time to time, these sponsored campaigns utilize tracking pixels (aka web beacons), which may contain cookies to collect data regarding usage and audience. This information is collected by the sponsoring company to track the results of the campaign. No personally identifiable information collected by the Website is used in conjunction with these tracking pixels.

How I Protect Your Data

I do my best to protect your information for any unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure and use a variety of security measures to keep it safe, including secure networks and limited access to your information.  However, you acknowledge that personal information you voluntarily share online, on any website, could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that we are not responsible for any intercepted information shared through our Site without our knowledge or permission.  Additionally, you release us from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner.

NO WARRANTY

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Decor Hint disclaims all warranties, express and implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, non-infringement, availability, or security. We make a reasonable effort to provide accurate information, but cannot warrant that any information provided is accurate, complete, reliable, or current. We provide no warranty or assume liability for any information on the Website.

All projects are done at the readers own risk. Please take all safety precautions when attempting projects.

Changes To My Privacy Policy

I may make changes to my Privacy Policy in the future, however, the most current version of the policy will govern my processing of your personal data and will always be available on my Privacy Policy Page.

If I make a change to this policy that, in my sole discretion, is material, I will notify you by an update or email, where possible.  By continuing to access or use my services, you agree to be bound to the terms of my Privacy Policy.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read my policies. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach out to me at any time through my contact page here.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contact

Karen Sloan

site: https://decorhint.com/

email: Karen [at] decorhint [dot] com

policy updated July 6th, 2024.