Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
At HowToShelf, accessible at https://howtoshelf.com, the privacy of our visitors is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe)
- Any information you submit through our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries or messages
- Improve our website and content
- Analyse site traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent spam and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
HowToShelf uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our site
- Deliver relevant content
Types of cookies we use:
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for site functionality |
| Analytics | Help us understand site usage |
| Advertising | Used by ad partners (if applicable) |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect data on our behalf:
Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense (if applicable) We may display ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. See Google’s Advertising Privacy Policy.
Affiliate Partners Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these links, third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Embedded Content Our pages may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) from other websites. These behave as if you visited that website directly and may collect data about you.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless you request deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction — Request we limit how we use your data
- Objection — Object to our processing of your data
- Portability — Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us.
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- We only collect data with your consent or where we have a legitimate interest
- You may withdraw consent at any time
- You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional rights:
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to know if your data is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal data
- Right to equal service and pricing
We do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
HowToShelf is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: contact@howtoshelf.com Contact form: Contact us
Information we collect
We may collect personal information such as name or email address only if you voluntarily provide it, for example by contacting us.
Like many websites, HowToShelf uses standard log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring and exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used to analyse trends, administer the site, and improve user experience.
Cookies and web beacons
HowToShelf uses cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences and to optimise the experience by customising content based on visitors’ browser type or other information.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Advertising partners
HowToShelf may use advertising partners such as Google AdSense or other advertising networks. These third-party ad servers or networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on HowToShelf. These are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
HowToShelf has no control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third-party privacy policies
HowToShelf’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information about their practices and instructions about how to opt out of certain options.
Data protection rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, you may contact us.
Children’s information
HowToShelf does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on this website, please contact us and we will promptly remove such information.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.