Last updated: September 4, 2026
Home Decision Compass operates the website https://homedecisioncompass.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we use it and the choices available to website visitors.
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we may collect your first name, last name, email address, subject and message. Please do not submit passwords, financial information, identification documents or other sensitive personal information.
Information Collected Automatically
Our website, hosting provider, security systems and analytics services may automatically process limited technical information, such as IP address, browser and device information, referring page, pages viewed, interactions with website content, approximate geographic location, date and time, and server or security logs.
Cookies
WordPress and its plugins may use cookies necessary for website operation, administration, security, form functionality and remembering visitor preferences. We use Complianz to provide privacy choices and manage cookie consent where applicable. Visitors can review or change their choices through the Opt-out Preferences link in the website footer.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, implemented through Site Kit by Google, to understand website traffic and improve our articles, guides and downloadable resources. Google Analytics may process information such as page views, website interactions, approximate location, browser and device information, referral sources and cookie-based identifiers. We do not intentionally send names, email addresses or contact-form messages to Google Analytics.
Information processed by Google is governed by Google’s own privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to respond to enquiries, review corrections and feedback, operate and secure the website, prevent spam and abuse, diagnose technical problems, maintain records and comply with applicable legal obligations. We may also use aggregated or statistical information to measure website traffic and improve the usefulness, performance and accessibility of the website.
How Information May Be Shared
Information may be processed by service providers supporting website hosting, email delivery, form management, security and technical operations. We do not sell or rent contact-form information. Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or investigate misuse. Limited technical and analytics information may be processed by Google in connection with Google Analytics and Site Kit.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to enquiries, maintaining security and satisfying legal or recordkeeping requirements.
International Processing
Home Decision Compass is operated from India and serves readers in the United States and other locations. Information submitted through the website may therefore be processed or stored outside the visitor’s country.
Your Choices and Requests
Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of or deletion of personal information associated with your verified email address. You may submit a request through the Contact Us page. Certain information may be retained where required for security, legal or recordkeeping purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general homeowner audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13.
External Links
Our website may link to third-party websites. Their information practices are governed by their own privacy policies, not this policy.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no online system or method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy when our services, technology or legal obligations change. The updated date will be displayed at the beginning of this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or verified information requests, please use the Contact Us page.