Hello there! You’re currently browsing Houses Style, and this is our Privacy Policy. We’re happy you’re here and taking the time to understand how we handle your data — because your privacy truly matters to us. This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on our website.

Before we get into the details, just a heads-up: this policy works alongside our Terms and Conditions (find them here: https://housesstyle.com/terms-conditions) and our Disclaimer (https://housesstyle.com/affiliate-disclosure).

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage and protect your data. It does not apply to any third-party websites you may visit through links from our site (e.g. social media or external resources).

The Basics

Data: Any personal information you give us or that we collect while you use Houses Style.

  • Cookies: Tiny files stored on your device to improve your website experience. More on these later.
  • Data Protection Laws: We follow all applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR for our users in the EU.
  • GDPR: A key regulation in the EU designed to safeguard your privacy.
  • Houses Style: That’s us! You can contact us here: https://housesstyle.com/contact-us/.
  • User: That’s you, visiting and interacting with our website.
  • Website: This refers to https://housesstyle.com and any subdomains associated with it, unless otherwise specified.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Your name, email, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Payment information if you purchase products from our site.
  • Technical data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, device details, and browsing behavior.

How We Collect Your Data

  • Directly from you: Through forms, purchases, comments, or communication.
  • From other sources: Occasionally from third parties that follow privacy best practices.
  • Automatically: Via cookies and analytics tools when you browse our site.

Why It Matters

We use your data to:

  • Enhance your experience on Houses Style.
  • Process transactions and manage your account.
  • Communicate new offers or updates.
  • Ensure security and comply with legal obligations.

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe. If you have questions or want to update your preferences, visit https://housesstyle.com/contact-us/.

Comments & Data Handling

  • Comments: When you leave comments, we collect the data in the form, your IP address, and browser details to detect spam. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be used to display your profile picture. Gravatar Privacy Policy.
  • Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded videos, images, or links that behave like you visited the other site. These third-party sites may collect your data independently.
  • Public Sources: Sometimes we collect publicly available information from social media or comment sections.
  • Automated Tracking: When you browse, we track some data using cookies. See our “Cookies” section below for details.

How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for:

  • Maintaining accurate records.
  • Improving site content and features.
  • Sending promotional content (with your consent).
  • Providing the services or products you’ve requested.

If you’d rather not have your data used this way, you can object to certain uses (explained further under “Your Rights”).

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Our team and affiliated companies for service improvement.
  • Trusted service providers and payment processors.
  • Legal authorities, if required by law.

Data Security

We protect your data using encryption, SSL security, and secure servers. If you suspect any misuse, please contact us immediately.

Helpful tip: You can also visit www.getsafeonline.org for online safety resources.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal information.
  • Request data deletion.
  • Restrict how we use your data.
  • Object to certain types of processing.
  • Request data portability (moving your info to another service).

To use any of these rights, contact us using the details above. If you’re in the UK and unhappy with how your data is handled, you may also contact the ICO: https://ico.org.uk.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined here, or to comply with legal requirements. Even when deleted, some data may remain on secure backups.

Data Transfers Outside the EEA

Some of our service providers may store data outside the European Economic Area. We take steps to ensure your data is protected, including standard contractual clauses where necessary.

External Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites. We can’t be held responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, so please review their policies before using them.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new owner, but will remain protected under this policy.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage them through your browser settings. Here’s what we use:

Types of Cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary: Enable core functions like logins and shopping carts.
  • Performance/Analytics: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
    • Example tools: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
  • Functionality: Remember preferences and past visits.

We also use Google Adsense to serve personalized ads based on your activity. You can opt out at www.aboutads.info.

Learn more about cookies and how to manage them at aboutcookies.org.

Additional Tools We Use

  • Grow.Me Plugin: Helps personalize and enhance your experience. Refer to their privacy policy for details.
  • Mediavine Programmatic Advertising: We partner with Mediavine to display personalized ads. These ads may use cookies or other identifiers. For more about what data is collected and your options to opt out, visit:

Final Notes

This policy ensures your data is handled safely and in accordance with the law.

If part of this policy becomes invalid, the rest remains in effect. This agreement is governed by the laws of Panama, and any disputes will be handled in Panama’s courts.

We may update this Privacy Policy as laws change or new services are introduced. By continuing to use https://housesstyle.com, you agree to the latest version of this policy.

For any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us here.