Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information needed to operate AssistIndependence and improve your experience. This may include:
- Contact information: When you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
- Usage data: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and referring sources. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the site functions properly and analytics cookies to understand site usage. See our cookie section below for details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and messages
- Send newsletter updates if you have subscribed
- Improve our site content and user experience
- Understand which products and guides are most helpful to our readers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Retailers
When you click an affiliate link on our site (such as "Check Price on Amazon"), you are directed to a third-party retailer's website. That retailer has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data. We do not have access to any purchase information, payment details, or personal data you provide to those retailers.
Our affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals from our site. These cookies are governed by the respective retailer's privacy policy.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out of these through your browser settings.
- Affiliate cookies: Set by our affiliate partners when you click product links. These are governed by each partner's cookie policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us. Our site uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in each email
- Disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings
Children's Privacy
AssistIndependence is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This 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 policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
- Email: hello@assistindependence.com
- Contact page: assistindependence.com/contact