Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Hearthwise (homeanddevices.com), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, which publishes reviews, guides, and recommendations related to smart home devices. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support our affiliate partnerships. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period). For full details on the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please visit our Cookie Policy page.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the name and email address you provide, along with the content of your message.
• Affiliate Interaction Data: Clicks on affiliate links (such as those leading to participating retailers) may be tracked by third-party affiliate platforms. We do not receive your payment details or personal purchase information from these platforms.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve Hearthwise and its content about smart home devices.
• Analyse visitor behaviour to understand which topics and product categories are most useful to our audience.
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact channels.
• Track affiliate link performance to fulfil our obligations under affiliate program agreements.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

5. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party services that may process data on our behalf or independently, including analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks, and select affiliate platforms. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with via links on our site. We are not responsible for the data practices of external websites or platforms.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

Hearthwise is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Revised" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please reach the editorial team via the contact form on our site. We respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.