Privacy Policy – AskHVAC.CA
At AskHVAC.ca, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. As a blog, we do not collect any personal information beyond what is necessary for the functioning of our website. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your data, specifically regarding cookies and other tracking technologies.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
As a blog, we do not collect personal data such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you specifically provide it through contact forms. The only data we collect are cookies and usage data, which help us improve your user experience and analyze website performance.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and providing personalized content. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable us to track website activity and improve functionality.
Usage Data: This includes information about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected automatically and helps us improve the website’s content and user interface.
How We Use Your Information
The data we collect, primarily through cookies, is used for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience on our site.
- To analyze and improve our website’s performance.
- To provide relevant advertisements via Google Ads and Google AdSense.
Google Ads and Google AdSense Privacy
We use Google Ads and Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our blog. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history and interests. Google AdSense may also collect anonymous information about your visit to our website and other websites to tailor ads to your preferences.
For more information on how Google uses cookies in advertising, you can visit the Google Ads Privacy Policy.
You can also manage your ad preferences and opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, analyze traffic, and serve personalized advertisements. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies.
If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block cookies. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser or opt out of certain types of data collection by visiting:
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Your Rights Under CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
- Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information, although we do not sell your data.
- Non-Discrimination: You have the right to exercise your CCPA rights without facing discrimination.
For more information on your CCPA rights, please visit: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
Your Rights Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are in the European Union, the GDPR grants you the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your data.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your data if it is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you, in a structured, commonly used format.
For more information on your GDPR rights, please visit: https://gdpr-info.eu/
Data Retention
As we do not collect any personal information, we only store cookies and usage data temporarily to enhance your user experience and website analysis. You can delete or block cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Security of Your Data
While we do not collect personal data, we take reasonable measures to protect the information that is collected via cookies and usage tracking. However, please note that no data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of the data collected through cookies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “25th December 2024” to reflect the changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Us page for further details.