🔒 Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on our blog, we collect your name, email address, and website URL (optional).
• Email Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Contact Form Data: Name and email address if you submit a contact form.
• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to improve site functionality and track usage patterns.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our website and content.
• To respond to comments or inquiries you send us.
• To send newsletters or updates (only if you opted in).
• To analyse website traffic and user behaviour through tools like Google Analytics.
• To display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense or similar ad networks may set cookies to serve relevant ads.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

4 Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis.
• Google AdSense – Display advertising.
• WordPress.com / Hosting Provider – Website hosting and management.
• Email Service Providers – Newsletter delivery.
• Social Media Platforms – Share buttons for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. These services receive only the data necessary to perform their functions.

5 Affiliate Links & Advertising

Pest Prevention Tips may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely helpful. All affiliate relationships will be disclosed in the relevant posts.

We may also display third-party advertisements. These advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.

6 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
• Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months by Google Analytics.

7 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that inaccurate data be corrected.
• Deletion: Request that your data be deleted.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
• Restriction: Request we limit how we use your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8 Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9 Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.