Privacy Policy - Western Techy

Effective Date:

1. Introduction

WesternTechy ("we", "us", "our") operates westerntechy.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how to contact us. We serve U.S. readers primarily and choose California law for consumer rights where applicable.

Transparency Commitment: We believe in clear, honest communication about how we handle your data. As a privacy-conscious company, we minimize data collection and prioritize your rights.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal information you provide: Name, email address, billing/shipping information if you purchase directly, and any content you submit (comments, reviews).

Automatic / technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referral URL, and analytics data collected via cookies and trackers.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health or financial details) except when voluntarily provided by you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data to provide and improve our services for renters seeking smart home solutions:

Provide and improve the Site and its damage-free smart home content
Send newsletters and transactional emails when you subscribe
Process orders or affiliate payouts (where applicable)
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse, and comply with legal obligations

Marketing Preferences: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email or contact us at contact@westerntechy.com. We respect your inbox.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. Cookies may be set by us or third parties (analytics, ad networks).

Cookie Type	Purpose	Examples
Essential	Site functionality (session, login)	Authentication, security
Analytics	Usage measurement	Google Analytics, heatmaps
Advertising	Ad targeting and remarketing	Amazon Affiliates, Google Ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings or use industry opt-out tools for targeted advertising.

5. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information and to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not knowingly sell personal data.

EU Residents (GDPR): You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, and objection. Contact us to exercise these rights.

To exercise your rights, email contact@westerntechy.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We respond within applicable legal timeframes.

Children's Privacy: Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately.

6. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use trusted third-party services to enhance your experience:

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Google Tag Manager: Tracking implementation
Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing
Email providers: Newsletter delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. Our pages may contain links to other sites—we're not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Regular reviews ensure we don't keep data longer than needed.

Security Measures: SSL encryption, secure hosting, limited data access, and regular security assessments help protect your information.

8. Policy Changes & Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Significant changes will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Information

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns:

Email: contact@westerntechy.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 7-10 business days.

Legal Requests: For CCPA requests, include "CCPA Request" in your subject line. For GDPR requests, use "GDPR Request". This helps us prioritize and properly address your concerns.

Complete Policy Documentation: Review our full suite of legal documents for comprehensive information.