Thank you for visiting LightsMatters.com (“we,” “our,” or “website”). At LightsMatters.com, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website. By using LightsMatters.com, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: We may collect certain personally identifiable information from you, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number, when you voluntarily provide it to us through contact forms, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
b. Automatically Collected Information: Like many other websites, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit LightsMatters.com. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
2. Use of Information
a. Amazon Affiliate Marketing: Please note that LightsMatters.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As part of this program, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our website.
b. Google AdSense: LightsMatters.com uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), to serve ads on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to display personalized ads based on your interactions with our website and other websites on the internet. Your non-personal information, such as your IP address and browsing behavior, may be collected and used by Google and its partners to provide targeted advertisements to you.
c. Personalization: The information we collect helps us to improve your experience on our website by providing personalized content, recommendations, and advertisements based on your preferences and interests.
d. Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our website. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.
3. Third-Party Disclosure
a. Amazon Affiliate Links: When you click on an affiliate link to Amazon from our website and make a purchase, LightsMatters.com may receive a commission for facilitating the sale. Please note that this does not affect the price you pay for the product.
b. Google AdSense: We may share non-personally identifiable information, such as your browsing behavior and interests, with Google AdSense to display relevant ads on our website. For more information on how Google AdSense uses your data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
c. Third-Party Services: We may use third-party service providers to assist us in various aspects of our website, such as analytics, advertising, and website hosting. These third parties may have access to your personal information for the purpose of performing their functions but are bound by confidentiality obligations.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how you interact with our content. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
6. Children’s Privacy
LightsMatters.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly take appropriate measures to delete it.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of the policy will be revised accordingly. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email address].
By using LightsMatters.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.