Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-10-05

This Privacy Policy explains how Renter Doorbells (renterdoorbells.blog) collects, uses, and protects your information. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

Who We Are

Renter Doorbells is an independent review and guidance site focused on video doorbells and smart entry. Contact: [email protected].

What We Collect

• Information you provide: emails you send us, newsletter sign‑ups, and feedback forms.
• Usage data: IP address, device/browser info, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps (via server logs and privacy‑respecting analytics).
• Cookies and similar technologies: used for essential site functions, analytics, remembering preferences, and affiliate attribution.

How We Use Your Data

• To respond to inquiries and provide recommendations.
• To maintain, secure, and improve the site, including debugging and analytics.
• To understand content performance and refine our testing and guides.
• To process newsletter subscriptions (if offered) and send service communications.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

• Consent (e.g., for non‑essential cookies/newsletters)
• Legitimate interests (site security, fraud prevention, content improvement)
• Contract (responding to your requests)
• Legal obligations (recordkeeping, compliance)

Cookies

• Essential: site security, core functionality.
• Analytics: privacy‑respecting metrics on page performance; we avoid building personal profiles.
• Affiliate: to attribute purchases if you click a retailer link; these do not add extra cost to you.

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality.

Analytics

We use privacy‑focused analytics that aggregate or pseudonymize data. We do not sell personal data or create advertising profiles.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links to retailers are affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay and does not influence our rankings or recommendations. We never accept payment for positive coverage. See our Editorial Policy for full details.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, newsletter) under strict contracts.
• Retailers/affiliate platforms for purchase attribution when you click an affiliate link.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

Data Retention

• Emails and support requests: typically retained for up to 24 months.
• Analytics: retained in aggregate or pseudonymized form per provider defaults.
• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Security

We use HTTPS, access controls, and least‑privilege practices. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we work to minimize risk and promptly address issues.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, port, or limit processing of your data. To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We may verify your request before acting on it.

Do Not Track

Our site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we minimize tracking and avoid behavioral ads.

Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for adults and not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Transfers

If data is transferred outside your region, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs) with our processors.

Third‑Party Links

We link to retailers and manufacturers. Their policies govern their sites. Review their privacy terms before sharing information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be noted at the top with a new effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions or requests: [email protected].