Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2025-10-04
This Privacy Policy explains how Home Pour Over (homepourover.me) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information we collect
- Information you provide: name, email address, and message contents when you contact us or subscribe to communications.
- Usage data: pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, device type, browser type, and approximate location (city/region) via analytics tools.
- Cookies and similar technologies: to remember preferences, improve performance, and measure content effectiveness.
How we use your information
- Provide and improve site content, testing resources, and recommendations.
- Respond to inquiries and support requests.
- Send optional updates and newsletters (with opt‑out at any time).
- Analyze site performance and understand audience interests.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
- Consent: for newsletters and certain cookies.
- Legitimate interests: to operate and improve the site and measure performance.
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and requests from authorities.
Cookies and tracking
We use first‑party and third‑party cookies for analytics, performance, and preference storage. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Where required, we display a consent banner for non‑essential cookies.
Third‑party services
We may use reputable providers for hosting, analytics, email delivery, forms, and content embeds. These providers process data on our behalf under contracts that require appropriate safeguards.
Affiliate disclosure and monetization
Some links on homepourover.me are affiliate links. If you click and buy, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our testing protocols or editorial conclusions. See our Editorial Policy for details on independence and sample handling.
Product samples and sponsored content
We may accept product samples for testing. Acceptance does not guarantee coverage or a favorable review. We do not publish pay‑to‑play reviews. Any sponsored placements will be clearly labeled as such.
Data retention
We retain contact messages and email subscription data as long as needed to provide services and meet legal obligations, then delete or anonymize it.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent or object to certain uses. To exercise rights, contact [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International transfers
If you access the site from outside the hosting country, your information may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions. We implement safeguards consistent with applicable law.
Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us to delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact us
Questions about this Policy or your data rights: [email protected]