Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TryCleaningHacks (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate the website www.trycleaninghacks.com (the “Site”), a blog dedicated to tested cleaning tips, DIY methods, and home-care guides.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

• Information you provide directly: your name, email address, and any message you send when subscribing to our newsletter or using our contact form.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and approximate location (country/region). This data is gathered through cookies, log files, and analytics services.

We do not knowingly collect any sensitive personal information such as financial, health, or government identification data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form.
• Send newsletter updates if you have opted in.
• Analyse anonymous usage data to improve content, performance, and user experience.
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad partners.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and gather information. TryCleaningHacks uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your theme preference.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) that help us understand traffic patterns and which content is most useful.
• Advertising cookies used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests.
• Social and conversion cookies used by Pinterest to measure traffic and conversions from our content on Pinterest.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit some features of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use data:

• Google AdSense serves the advertisements you see on the Site. Read Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics helps us understand visitor behaviour through aggregated, anonymised reports. Learn how to opt out of Google Analytics.
• Pinterest Tag measures the effectiveness of our content on Pinterest. Read Pinterest's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel hosts the Site and may collect basic request logs (IP, user agent) for security and performance. Vercel Privacy Policy.
• Resend delivers our transactional and newsletter emails when you subscribe. Resend Privacy Policy.

We do not control how these third parties handle data outside of the Site, and we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

6. How Google Uses Data (Ads Personalisation)

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info.

For users in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Google relies on consent collected through our cookie banner before using cookies for personalised advertising or measurement.

7. Data Protection

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted access to data, and regular review of our security practices.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with service providers who assist in operating the website, when required by law or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of TryCleaningHacks or its users.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: request that inaccurate data be corrected or completed.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Restriction: request that we limit how we process your data.
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Portability: request a portable copy of the data you have provided to us.
• Withdraw consent: withdraw any consent you have given (for example, unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email).
• Opt out of personalised ads: manage ad preferences via Google Ad Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Children's Information

TryCleaningHacks is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please reach us through our Contact page. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.