Last updated: September 29, 2026
This policy explains how this website ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. By using the site, you agree to the practices below.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly. If you contact us by email or contact form, we receive your name, email address, and message contents, used only to respond to you.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, we automatically collect limited technical data, similar to what most websites log:
- Your IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
- Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and the referring website
- Standard server log entries for security and debugging
This data helps us understand site usage and keep the site running smoothly.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for:
- Essential functions — remembering basic preferences so the site works properly.
- Analytics — understanding which guides and calculators are used most, so we can improve the site.
- Advertising — serving ads through Google AdSense and its partners (see below).
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that some parts of the site, such as the interactive calculators, may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
Google AdSense and third-party advertising
This site displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. The DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Third-party ad vendors, including Google, may use cookies to collect anonymous data for ad personalization and measurement. We do not control these cookies.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or a similar service to measure traffic and usage. Cookies collect which pages you visit and how long you stay; the data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
How we use your information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to your emails and inquiries
- To analyze site usage and improve our guides, calculators, and content
- To display relevant advertising and keep the site free for readers
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
What we do not do
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, financial, or similar information).
- We do not use your contact-form or email submissions for marketing or add you to any mailing list without your consent.
Data security
We use HTTPS (SSL encryption) for all site traffic and take reasonable measures to protect your information. No internet transmission is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or delete that information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, email contact@homvio.online; we respond within 30 days.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
Our guides may link to external websites (for example, hardware retailers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally; the revised version will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at contact@homvio.online.