Last updated: 5 August 2025
1. Who We Are
Welcome to Home Decor with Shade (the “Site,” “we,” “our,” “us”), accessible at https://homedecorwithshade.com. We share DIY décor tips, budget-friendly styling ideas, and product recommendations. Protecting your privacy is important to us.
2. What Data We Collect & Why
| Type of data | How we collect it | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage data (IP address, browser, pages visited) | Automatically via cookies & server logs | Site analytics, security, performance |
| Cookies & pixels | Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Pinterest Tag, Amazon Associates | Personalised ads, affiliate tracking, traffic measurement |
| Contact form info (name, email, message) | When you submit a form via SureForms | Responding to enquiries |
| Email list data (name & email) | Via optional newsletter sign-up | Send décor tips & updates (only with consent) |
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- remember preferences
- serve personalised or non-personalised Google AdSense ads
- track Amazon Associate purchases for commission
- analyse traffic with Google Analytics
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time, but parts of the Site may not function properly.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Home Decor with Shade participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates. Affiliate links set a cookie to track qualifying purchases and credit us with a small commission—at no extra cost to you.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We share data only with services that help operate this Site:
- Google Analytics / Google AdSense – analytics & advertising
- Amazon Associates – affiliate tracking
- Pinterest Tag – analytics & ad attribution
- SureForms (Plugin) – contact-form processing
- MailerLite {or your email service} – newsletter delivery
Each third party has its own privacy policy and may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
- Access – request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure – request deletion of your data (where legally permitted).
- Opt-out – object to personalised advertising or unsubscribe from emails.
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information (California) – we do not sell data for monetary value; affiliate cookies may be considered a “sale” under CCPA. You can opt-out by disabling cookies or contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such data has been provided to us, please contact us for removal.
8. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption, firewall protection, and regular software updates to safeguard your data. No system is 100 % secure, and you use the Site at your own risk.
9. External Links
This Site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please email [email protected].