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cozysteals.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website cozysteals.com.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically collected information: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and general geographic location (country/region)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Information you provide: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name and email address.
We do not collect payment information. All purchases are processed directly on Amazon.com.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyze website traffic and improve our content
- Understand which products are most useful to our readers
- Respond to inquiries you send us
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we may use:
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate cookies: Amazon places a cookie when you click our affiliate links to track commissions
- Functional cookies: To remember your preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis — Google Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking — Amazon Privacy Notice
- Pinterest: Social sharing and traffic referral — Pinterest Privacy Policy
These third parties have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them.
5. Amazon Associates Program
CozySteals participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link and visit Amazon.com, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchase in accordance with their privacy policy. We receive commission data only (no personally identifiable purchase data) from Amazon.
Amazon's cookie is set for 24 hours from your click. We have no access to or control over Amazon's cookies or tracking.
6. Pinterest
We share content and links on Pinterest. When you visit Pinterest or interact with Pinterest content embedded on our site, Pinterest collects data according to their own privacy policy. If you are a Pinterest user, your interactions with our Pins are governed by Pinterest's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Pinterest may use cookies and pixels on our website if we use the Pinterest Tag or Save button. These tools help us understand how Pinterest users interact with our content.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With analytics and advertising service providers (in aggregated, non-identifiable form)
- If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CozySteals or others
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of certain data collection
- California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what data is collected and to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal data.
- EU/UK residents (GDPR): You may request access, erasure, or restriction of processing of your personal data.
To exercise any rights, please contact us.
9. Children's Privacy
CozySteals is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Website: cozysteals.com/contact
- Email: [email protected]
We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will post the revised policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.