This Privacy Policy explains how Heaterview (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit heaterview.com. Please read it carefully.
Table of Contents
- Who We Are
- What Data We Collect
- Cookies & Tracking
- Advertising & Affiliates
- Third-Party Services
- Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
- Data Retention
- Data Security
- Children’s Privacy
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Us
1. Who We Are
Heaterview is an independent blog focused on heating products, guides, and reviews. The site is owned and operated by Tanim, an individual publisher based online.
Website: https://heaterview.com
Contact Email: admin@heaterview.com
2. What Data We Collect & Why
We collect only the minimum data necessary to run this website effectively:
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Comments | Name, email, IP address, comment text | To display your comment and prevent spam |
| Contact Form | Name, email, message | To respond to your inquiry |
| Analytics | Page views, device type, general location, referral source | To understand how visitors use the site |
| Cookies | Session data, preferences, ad identifiers | Site functionality and advertising |
| Advertising | Browsing behavior (via Google/Ezoic) | To show relevant ads |
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Heaterview uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., login sessions, security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Set by Google Analytics to track page visits, session duration, and user behavior. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense and/or Ezoic to show relevant advertisements. These may track your browsing across websites.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices across sessions.
You can manage cookies at any time. Use the banner at the bottom of this page, or adjust settings in your browser. Disabling advertising cookies won’t remove ads — but the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
Heaterview displays advertisements and participates in affiliate programs to support the cost of running this free resource. Specifically:
- Google AdSense / Ad Manager: We display ads served by Google. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Ezoic: We use Ezoic to optimize ad placement. Ezoic may collect data about your visit. See Ezoic’s Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an Amazon link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- ClickBank: Some articles may contain ClickBank affiliate links. Commissions may be earned on qualifying purchases.
Our editorial content is never influenced by these relationships. We only recommend products we genuinely believe will help our readers.
5. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services may process your data when you visit Heaterview:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense / Ad Manager – Ad serving
- Ezoic – Ad optimization and site performance
- Gravatar (Automattic) – Comment avatar display
- Akismet – Spam detection for comments
- WordPress – Content management platform
- Amazon.com – Affiliate product links
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data practices. We encourage you to review them independently.
6. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA & Global Rights)
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to AccessRequest a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to ErasureAsk us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to RectificationCorrect any inaccurate data we hold.
Right to ObjectObject to processing your data for advertising purposes.
Right to PortabilityReceive your data in a portable format.
Opt Out of SaleCalifornia residents may opt out of the sale of personal data (CCPA).
To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@heaterview.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Comments: Kept indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Contact form submissions: Deleted after 12 months.
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).
- Cookies: Expire based on their type — session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire after a set period (usually 1–2 years).
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption on all pages
- Regular security scans and malware monitoring
- Limited access to personal data
- Spam and bot detection on forms
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Heaterview is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy?
Contact us anytime — we’ll respond within 2 business days.