Who we are

Welcome to HomeGathered Reviews (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at homegathered.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. Please read it carefully.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you subscribe to our email newsletter or contact us through our contact form, we may collect:

  • Any message or feedback you voluntarily provide
  • Your name
  • Your email address

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit homegathered.com, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider and third-party services, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL (the site that directed you to ours)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through server logs and cookies. We do not use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel at this time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our email newsletter with product reviews, buying guides, and Amazon deals — only if you have subscribed
  • To respond to your messages and inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To improve the content and user experience of our website
  • To comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored and managed through our email marketing provider (e.g., Mailchimp). By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic emails from HomeGathered Reviews containing product reviews, buying guides, and promotional content related to our Amazon affiliate recommendations.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send. Your data will be removed from our mailing list promptly upon your request.

Our email provider may use cookies and tracking pixels to measure open rates and click-through rates. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

HomeGathered Reviews 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 linking to Amazon.com.

When you click on an Amazon affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may use cookies to track referrals. Please refer to Amazon’s Privacy Policy at https://www.amazon.com/privacy for more information on how they handle your data.

We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. Our editorial opinions are never influenced by affiliate relationships.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. The types of cookies we may use include:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences
  • Third-party cookies: Set by services such as our email provider or Amazon affiliate links

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For EU/EEA visitors, a cookie consent banner will be displayed in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your data
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@homegathered.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Your Rights Under US Privacy Laws (California — CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information — note: we do not sell personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a request, please contact us at privacy@homegathered.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list. Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months for administrative purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website is served over HTTPS (SSL encryption). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com and other retailers. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Children’s Privacy

HomeGathered Reviews is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@homegathered.com