privacy policy

Privacy Policy for Eco-Home.cc

Effective Date: October 11, 2025

At Eco-Home.cc (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or interact with our content. Eco-Home.cc is a US-focused website providing eco-friendly home product recommendations and reviews. We participate in affiliate marketing programs with third-party merchants, including Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, eBay Partner Network, and AliExpress Affiliate Program. These programs allow us to earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our Site.

This Policy complies with applicable US privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California’s “Shine the Light” law (CalOPPA), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for endorsements and disclosures. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information necessary to operate the Site and comply with affiliate program requirements. We do not collect sensitive data like payment details, as all transactions occur directly on third-party merchant sites.

• Information You Provide Directly: If you contact us via email, contact forms, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you share.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we collect usage data such as:
  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referral sources (e.g., how you arrived at the Site).
• Affiliate Tracking Data: When you click an affiliate link to Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress, we (and the merchants) may collect non-personal identifiers, such as a unique tracking code or session ID, to attribute referrals for commission purposes. This does not include your purchase details.

We do not collect financial information or track purchases beyond what’s required for affiliates.

2. How We Collect Information

• Directly from You: Through forms or interactions.
• Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, and server logs (see Section 4 for details).
• From Third Parties: Aggregated analytics from tools like Google Analytics, or tracking data shared by affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon) for commission verification.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve the Site, including displaying relevant eco-home product recommendations.
• Analyze user trends to enhance content and user experience.
• Send newsletters or updates (you can opt out at any time).
• Participate in affiliate programs by tracking referrals to earn commissions.
• Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to data access requests under CCPA.

We do not use your information for unrelated marketing or sell it to third parties.

4. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We and our affiliate partners use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels) to track interactions and enable affiliate functionality. These are small files stored on your device.

• Affiliate Cookies: For example, Amazon places a cookie with a tracking parameter when you click a link, allowing them to credit us if you purchase within their cookie window. Similar mechanisms apply to eBay and AliExpress.
• Your Choices: You can manage cookies via your browser settings (e.g., disable third-party cookies). Note that disabling them may prevent affiliate tracking, but it won’t affect your ability to access products. We honor “Do Not Track” signals where possible. For more details, review the privacy notices of Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress.

These technologies do not collect personal data beyond what’s needed for tracking and are protected like a library record—anonymous and limited in scope.

5. Affiliate Program Disclosures

Eco-Home.cc participates in the following affiliate programs:

• Amazon Associates: We earn a commission from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com.
• eBay Partner Network: We earn commissions on referred sales via eBay.com.
• AliExpress Affiliate Program: We receive commissions for purchases made through AliExpress.com links.

As required by FTC guidelines, we disclose these relationships near affiliate links (e.g., “As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases”) and here. These links help support the Site at no extra cost to you.

Important Assurance to Users: Clicking our affiliate links and purchasing products from partner sites like Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress will not result in any legal or financial disadvantages to you. You will receive the exact same prices, discounts, shipping rates, warranties, return policies, and terms as if you visited the merchant’s site directly. The only difference is a tracking cookie that attributes the referral to us, allowing the merchant to pay us a commission from their existing revenue share—not by charging you more. All transactions are handled securely by the merchants, and we have no access to your personal or payment information. This ensures a seamless, risk-free experience while rewarding us for helpful recommendations.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only as follows:

• With Service Providers: E.g., hosting or analytics providers (like Google), who are contractually obligated to protect it.
• With Affiliate Partners: Limited, anonymized tracking data shared with Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress solely for commission processing. No personal details are shared.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights/safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale.

Any international data transfers (e.g., to AliExpress servers) use safeguards compliant with US laws.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, firewalls) to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. Report any suspected breach to us immediately.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under US privacy laws like CCPA, California residents (and similar protections in other states) have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of data sharing or sales (though we do not sell data).
• Request details on disclosures to affiliates.

To exercise these rights, contact us at “mail (at) eco-home.cc”. We will respond within 45 days (or 90 for complex requests) and verify your identity. You can also opt out of newsletters via the unsubscribe link or manage cookies as noted above.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

• Usage/affiliate data: Up to 90 days (per merchant policies).
• Contact info: Until your request or legal requirement ends.

Deleted data is securely disposed of.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents/guardians: Contact us if you have concerns.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. We will post the revised version here with an updated effective date and notify you via a Site notice for material changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

• Email: mail (at) eco-home.cc

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Thank you for trusting Eco-Home.cc. We value your privacy and are here to help.