Welcome to Abodory.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience with us is safe, secure, and respectful. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our site.
1. Who We Are
Abodory.com is a content-focused website offering ideas, tips, and inspiration around home decor—including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, offices, laundry rooms, and more. We create content to help visitors beautify their living spaces with practical and creative solutions.
We are not a company that trades or monetizes personal data. However, to provide the best experience, we do collect some basic information as described below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: personal information that you voluntarily provide, and non-personal information that is automatically collected when you use our website.
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you interact with Abodory.com, you may choose to share personal information such as:
- Your name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Information you provide in contact forms, surveys, or comment sections
- Communication preferences (if you opt-in for updates or alerts)
We only collect this information when you explicitly give it to us—like signing up for our newsletter, leaving a comment, or contacting us.
b. Information We Automatically Collect
When you browse Abodory.com, we may collect certain non-personal information automatically. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website (if you clicked a link to get here)
- Pages you visit, time spent on the site, and date/time of visits
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- General location (not precise)
This data is used for analytics, site improvements, and security monitoring only.
3. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (like local storage and tracking pixels) to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Why We Use Cookies:
- To remember user settings and preferences
- To monitor website traffic and performance
- To personalize content and improve user experience
- To track how you interact with our pages (using analytics)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We only use your information for purposes that are necessary and legitimate. Specifically, we may use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our content and services
- Respond to your messages, questions, or feedback
- Send newsletters, if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Analyze trends and measure how our website is being used
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Ensure website functionality and performance
- Comply with legal requirements or protect our rights
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with a few trusted service providers who help us operate our website. These providers are only given access to the data they need to perform their tasks and are required to keep your data secure.
We may share data with:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to manage newsletter subscriptions
- Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior
- Hosting providers to serve website content
- Security platforms to detect and prevent harmful activity
We do not allow these third parties to use your information for their own marketing purposes.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our terms and policies
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Abodory.com, its users, or others
6. Third-Party Links and Content
Our website may include links to third-party websites or embed third-party content (like YouTube videos or Pinterest boards). These sites may have their own privacy practices, which we do not control.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with your information.
7. Email Communication and Newsletter
When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your name (optional) and email address. We use this to send periodic emails about:
- New blog posts or decor guides
- Tips and inspiration for your home
- Updates, announcements, or promotions (if applicable)
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included at the bottom of every message.
We respect your inbox and will never spam you.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include:
- Secure website protocols (HTTPS)
- Regular website monitoring and malware scanning
- Access restrictions to stored data
- Strong password protections on our systems
However, no system can guarantee 100% security. While we do our best, you share your information at your own risk.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your personal information. Depending on your location, your rights may include:
- Accessing your data
- Correcting inaccurate information
- Deleting your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- Withdrawing consent (e.g., unsubscribing from emails)
- Objecting to data processing
To make a request, contact us at abodory143@gmail.com. We’ll respond within a reasonable time, usually within 30 days.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
For example:
- Email subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form submissions are kept for a reasonable period to address your inquiry.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Children’s Privacy
Abodory.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us at abodory143@gmail.com.
12. International Users and GDPR
If you are accessing our site from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives you specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- File a complaint with your data protection authority
We rely on your consent (when you subscribe) or our legitimate interests to process data in compliance with GDPR.
13. California Residents (CCPA)
If you live in California, you are protected under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request that we delete your data
- Opt-out of the sale of your data (we do not sell data)
To exercise your rights under CCPA, please email us at abodory143@gmail.com.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website evolves or to comply with changing legal requirements. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, feel free to contact us anytime:
📧 Email: abodory143@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.abodory.com