Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

I take your privacy seriously. This page explains what information this website collects, how it's used, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form or post a comment on this website, you voluntarily provide the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message or comment

Your email address is never displayed publicly. It's stored only for the purpose of responding to your message or moderating comments if necessary.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, this site automatically collects certain technical information when you visit:

• Your IP address (for spam prevention and security)
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on the site
• Time and date of your visit

Cookies and Tracking

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming here. This information helps me improve the website and better understand my audience.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, not your name or other identifying information. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Other Cookies

This website uses minimal cookies for basic functionality:

• Session cookies to remember your comment form information while you're browsing
• Security cookies to prevent spam and abuse

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking your activity across other websites.

Amazon Affiliate Program Disclosure

Important FTC Disclosure: This website participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you click on an Amazon link on this website and make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use my affiliate link or go directly to Amazon.

These commissions help me pay for the septic system repair that's threatening my home. I only recommend products or link to Amazon because it's a store most people already use. I have no control over Amazon's privacy practices or how they use your information when you shop through my affiliate links.

For information about Amazon's privacy practices, please review Amazon's Privacy Notice.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected on this website is used only for the following purposes:

• Contact Form Submissions: To respond to your messages and maintain a record of communications
• Comments: To display your comments on the website and prevent spam
• IP Addresses: To prevent spam, abuse, and to enforce rate limiting on comments
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience

Data Security

Your information is stored in a secure SQLite database on our server. Access to this database is restricted and protected. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your email address and other personal information you provide will only be used as described in this privacy policy.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to other websites, including:

• Amazon.com (affiliate links)
• Facebook.com (my Facebook page)
• YouTube.com (my YouTube channel)
• Government websites (Jackson County Health Department, court records, etc.)
• Other relevant external resources

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information on this site, please contact me so I can delete that information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information I have about you
• Request that your information be corrected or deleted
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking (using the opt-out browser add-on)
• Withdraw consent for your comments to be displayed (by contacting me to have them removed)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact form.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact me:

Email: carl@helpmesavemyhouse.com
Website: helpmesavemyhouse.com

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly and transparently.