This privacy policy is to help you understand what information our Site collects, how we use it, how it may be shared, and what choices you have. When you use the Site, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of information about you as described in this privacy policy.
Collection and Use of Information
We collect information that you provide us directly or automatically when you use our Site.
We may use the information for purposes such as to: provide the Site’s functionality, facilitate your communication with us, track usage of the Site, enhance the security of the Site, and comply with legal obligations.
Of further note about the information we collect:
Communications: When you use the email feature on this Site, it will enable you to connect, at your initiation via the email address that you choose to provide in connection with your communication. Your messages may be stored by the company that hosts our Site, as permitted by applicable law.
Site Activity/Automatically Collected Information: We collect and may store information about your use of the Site, such as your search activity, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. We also collect and may store information that your computer or mobile device provides to us in connection with your use of the Site, such as your browser type, type of computer or mobile device, browser language, IP address, mobile carrier, unique device identifier, location, and requested and referring URLs.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We, and third parties we interact with, including our third party service providers, use cookies, web beacons, local shared objects (sometimes called "flash cookies"), and similar technology in connection with your use of the Site and third party websites (collectively referred to in this policy as "Cookies"). Cookies are small data files that may have unique identifiers, and reside, among other places, on your computer or mobile device, in emails we send to you, and on our web pages.
We may use Cookies to transmit information about you and your use of the Site, such as your browser type and the date and time of your use.When we use Cookies, we do so in order to further Site features and processes and help us learn more about how users engage with the Site. Our Cookies may be persistent or stored only during an individual session.
It may be possible to disable Cookies through your device or browser settings. The method for disabling cookies may vary by device and browser, but can usually be found in preferences or security settings. However, doing so may affect your ability to use the Site. If you are not comfortable with the above uses of Cookies, please do not use this Site.
Sharing Your Information
We may share some information about you with third parties in connection with your use of the Site. Our information sharing with third-parties fall into these categories and purposes:
Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers (including Houzz Inc., the company provides hosting service for this Site) as needed to carry out the performance and functionality of the Site.
Analytics and Usage:We may exchange user information about analytics and usage with third-party analytics service providers (such as Google Analytics) and with our hosting service provider.
Storage and Processing of Information
Any information you provide through the Site may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States.
Choices
You have certain choices about how to control your data (e.g., about what email you provide in communications you initiate and how to disable cookies). These choices are described throughout this privacy policy in the relevant sections.
Modifications and Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version of the privacy policy will govern our use of information about you and will be located here: privacy policy. If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Site. By continuing to access or use the Site after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised privacy policy.
Links to Other Sites and Linking Tools
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not controlled by us. Our Site may also contain linking tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest widgets). Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites or tools that are linked to or offered within this Site. This privacy policy applies only to information collected by our Site.