Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The HVAC Edge (“we,” “us”) collects and uses information when you visit thehvacedge.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

• Information you give us: primarily your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or request a download, and any message you send us.
• Automatic data: standard analytics such as pages viewed, referring site, approximate location, device and browser type, collected to understand and improve the Site.
• Cookies: small files used for analytics and, on outbound product links, affiliate attribution (see below).

How we use it

• To send the newsletter and content you requested, and to respond to your messages.
• To measure and improve our content and the Site’s performance.
• To credit affiliate partners when you use our links.

Service providers we use

We rely on reputable third parties to operate the Site, which may process limited data on our behalf: hosting and database (e.g., Vercel, Supabase), email/newsletter delivery (e.g., MailerLite), website analytics, and affiliate networks that set attribution cookies. Each maintains its own privacy practices.

Cookies and your choices

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work without them. Affiliate cookies are only set when you click an outbound product link and are used solely to attribute a referral.

Your rights

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

EU/UK residents (GDPR): where applicable, you have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and to withdraw consent.

To exercise any right, or to unsubscribe, email privacy@thehvacedge.com or use the unsubscribe link in any email.

Data retention & security

We keep newsletter data until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it, and we use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children

The Site is intended for business owners and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes

We may update this policy; material changes will be reflected by a new “Last updated” date. Questions? Email privacy@thehvacedge.com.

Note: this is a solid starting template, not legal advice. Have it reviewed by counsel and adjust it to your actual data practices and jurisdiction before launch.