Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit HardwareDeals.co, we automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website (if applicable)

Information You Provide

Currently, HardwareDeals.co does not require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details unless you voluntarily provide them through feedback or contact forms.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Ensure website security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking

HardwareDeals.co uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics

We may use web analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

Third-Party Services

When you click on product links, you'll be redirected to third-party marketplaces (like eBay) that have their own privacy policies and tracking practices.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  • To comply with legal requirements or law enforcement requests
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure server infrastructure with encryption
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data transmission protocols

Third-Party Links

HardwareDeals.co contains links to external websites and marketplaces. We are not responsible for:

  • Privacy practices of third-party websites
  • Content or policies of linked sites
  • Transactions conducted on external platforms

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

Children's Privacy

HardwareDeals.co is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We will post the updated policy on this page
  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice

Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: