Last Updated: 1-October-2024
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
The Short Version:
We collect basic data like most websites do, things like what pages you visit and general location info. We use cookies and work with advertising partners. We don’t sell your personal information to third parties. You have rights and control over your data.
The Detailed Version:
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us:
- If you contact us via email, we collect whatever you share in that message (name, email address, message content)
- If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
Information we collect automatically:
- Pages you visit on our site
- How you got to our site (referral source)
- Your general location (city/country level, not your exact address)
- Device and browser information
- IP address
- Time and date of your visit
2. How We Use Your Information
We use this data to:
- Improve the site and understand what content is useful
- Respond to your messages if you contact us
- Send newsletters if you subscribed
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies. Here’s what that means:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences and understand how people use the site.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Keep the site functioning properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic and behavior (we use Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by our ad partners to show relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies might affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We work with several third-party services:
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Google Analytics: We use this to understand site traffic. Google collects and processes data according to their own privacy policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Programs: We participate in affiliate programs (Amazon Associates and others). When you click our links, these companies may use cookies to track purchases and attribute commissions.
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We don’t control how they handle data.
5. Data Sharing
We don’t sell your personal information. Period.
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help run the site (hosting, email services)
- Law enforcement if legally required
- Business successors if AffordableThing.com is acquired (we’d notify you)
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Object to certain processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at asiwaju@affordablething.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site isn’t directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from kids. If you’re a parent and think we have information about your child, let us know and we’ll delete it.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. But let’s be real—no system is completely secure. We do our best, but can’t guarantee absolute security.
9. International Users
We’re based in [Your Country]. If you’re accessing from elsewhere, your data may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country], which may have different privacy laws than your location.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Major changes will be more prominently announced.
11. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us at asiwaju@affordablething.com.