Best I Home Decor respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit bestihomedecor.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Give Us
- Email Address: Only if you sign up for our newsletter or submit a guest post.
- Guest Post Submissions: Name, email, bio, and content you provide.
- Contact Form: Any details you include when emailing us.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Cookies & Analytics: We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense to track:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device type, browser, and approximate location (city level)
- Referral source (e.g., Google, Pinterest)
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, and date/time of visit (standard web server logs).
We do not collect names, addresses, payment info, or any personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.
2. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | How We Use It |
|---|---|
| Improve Content | Analytics help us see which posts you love. |
| Send Newsletters | Only with your consent – tips, new posts, guest post calls. |
| Review Guest Posts | To contact you about your submission. |
| Display Ads | Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant, family-safe ads. |
| Site Security | Logs help detect spam or bots. |
3. Cookies & Tracking
- Essential Cookies: Keep the site running (e.g., loading pages).
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics – anonymized data only.
- Ad Cookies: Google AdSense – shows ads based on your browsing (no personal info shared).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features (like newsletters) may not work.
4. Third-Party Services
| Service | What They Get | Privacy Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymous usage data | google.com/policies/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Browsing behavior (ads) | google.com/policies/privacy |
| Mailchimp (Newsletter) | Email address (if subscribed) | mailchimp.com/legal/privacy |
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal info with anyone else.
5. Guest Post Authors
When you submit a guest post:
- Your name and bio may be published.
- Your email is stored securely and used only to communicate about your post.
- You can request removal anytime.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
- Access: Ask what data we have (we’ll likely say “just your email”).
- Delete: Request removal of your email or guest post.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails anytime (link in every newsletter).
- Do Not Sell: We don’t sell data – but you can opt out of ad tracking via Google Ads Settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from kids. If we learn we have, we’ll delete it immediately.
8. Data Security
- Emails stored in password-protected Mailchimp.
- Site hosted on secure servers with SSL encryption.
- Guest files kept in encrypted folders.
No system is 100% secure, but we do our best.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this page. Changes take effect when posted. Check the “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
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We’re a small blog run by real people – your privacy matters to us.