Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal information you provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, such as:

• Name
• Email address (for newsletter signups, comments, contact forms)
• Any other information you choose to submit (e.g., comments, success stories, contest entries)

1.2 Automatically collected information

When you visit the Site we automatically collect certain information about your device and visit, including:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Referring/exit pages and URLs
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other usage data

1.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (local storage, web beacons) to provide and improve our service, analyze usage, and personalise content and ads. You can control cookie settings in your browser; note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal and non-personal information for purposes including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
• To send newsletters, marketing communications, and updates when you opt in.
• To respond to comments, questions, or requests submitted through contact forms.
• To analyze Site traffic and user behaviour to improve content and performance.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security incidents.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party providers (hosting, analytics, email service) who process data on our behalf. They are contractually required to protect your data.
• Affiliates and partners: When you click affiliate links or purchase through affiliate offers we may receive a commission; the purchase may require you to share information with the merchant directly.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, to enforce our policies, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, its users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event EcoHabitKit is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

The Site may use third-party services such as:

• Analytics: e.g., Google Analytics to measure traffic and performance.
• Advertising: e.g., Google AdSense or other ad networks to show ads. These networks may use cookies and other technologies to serve ads tailored to your interests.
• Social plugins: If you use social sharing buttons, those providers may collect information following their own policies.

Third parties have their own privacy practices; we encourage you to review their privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

5. Email, Newsletters & Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise opt in to communications, we will use your email address to send the content you signed up for. You can opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly (see “Contact” below).

We retain email addresses only as long as needed to provide the service or as required by law.

6. Comments & User Content

If you leave comments on the Site we may collect the data shown in the comment form and your IP address to help spam detection. Comments and any content you post publicly will be visible to other users.

If you share personal stories or case studies and want them removed, contact us and we’ll work to remove or anonymize the content where possible.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights

8.1 General

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data — for example:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• The right to request a copy or portability of your data.

8.2 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the rights listed above under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may ask for information to verify your identity before responding.

8.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to request information about categories of personal information collected, sold, or shared, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. EcoHabitKit does not knowingly sell personal information of users under 16. To submit a request, contact us (see below).

9. Children

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

10. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a data breach occurs that affects your information, we will follow applicable laws and notify affected users where required.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the country where our servers and service providers are located. If you are located outside that country, your information may be transferred internationally. When we transfer personal data across borders, we use appropriate safeguards required by law.

12. Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be posted prominently on the Site or sent to subscribers when appropriate.

14. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Please include enough detail for us to locate your information and respond to your request. We aim to respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.