Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit HouseholdRobot.net, we automatically collect:

• Server Logs: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, timestamps
• Analytics Data: Page views, time on site, referral sources, device type (via standard web analytics)
• Cookies: We use minimal cookies for analytics purposes (see Cookies section below)

Purpose: This data helps us understand which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and how to improve the site. We use this for content planning (e.g., "robot vacuum pages get more traffic than lawn mower pages").

2. Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide:

• Email Communications: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content
• Specification Corrections: If you submit a data correction, we may retain your submission for verification purposes

We do not collect:

• Names, phone numbers, or physical addresses
• Payment information (we don't sell anything)
• Social media profiles or login credentials
• Personal product preferences or purchase history

How We Use Your Information

Server Logs & Analytics

• Site Performance: Identify slow pages, broken links, or technical errors
• Content Strategy: Determine which robot categories and buying guides to prioritize
• Security: Detect and prevent malicious traffic, DDoS attacks, or scraping bots

Email Communications

• Support: Respond to your specification corrections, feature requests, or questions
• Documentation: Maintain records of data corrections for accuracy audits

We will never:

• Send marketing emails unless you explicitly requested them
• Share your email address with third parties
• Add you to mailing lists without consent

Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies (None Currently)

HouseholdRobot.net does not currently use any essential cookies. The site is fully static HTML/CSS and does not require session management or authentication.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand site usage. These services may set cookies to:

• Count unique visitors
• Track pages per session
• Measure time on site
• Identify referral sources

You can disable analytics cookies through your browser settings or privacy extensions. The site will function identically without them.

No Advertising Cookies

We do not use advertising networks or third-party ad cookies. The only external links are Amazon affiliate links (see Affiliate Links section).

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates

HouseholdRobot.net participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click "Check price on Amazon" links:

• You are redirected to Amazon.com
• Amazon may place cookies to track your session
• If you purchase a product, we may earn a commission (at no cost to you)

We do not receive information about what you purchase, your Amazon account details, or browsing activity on Amazon.

Web Hosting Provider

Our hosting provider processes server logs and may collect IP addresses for infrastructure management. They are contractually required to protect this data.

Analytics Provider

If we use Google Analytics or similar services, they process anonymized traffic data. We have configured these services to:

• Anonymize IP addresses
• Disable user-level tracking
• Exclude personally identifiable information

Data Security

We protect your information through:

• HTTPS Encryption: All pages served over secure connections
• Minimal Data Collection: We don't collect what we don't need
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access server logs
• Regular Backups: Prevent data loss from technical failures

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data in transit.

Data Retention

Server Logs

Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted. We may retain aggregated statistics (e.g., "10,000 visitors in January") indefinitely.

Email Communications

Retained for 2 years for support documentation, then deleted. Specification corrections may be retained longer if needed for accuracy audits.

Analytics Data

Retained according to our analytics provider's policy (typically 26-38 months). We cannot delete historical analytics data but can stop future collection.

Your Privacy Rights

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object to Processing: Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights: Email contact@householdrobot.net with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: What personal information we collect and why
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of data "sales" (we don't sell data, but you can opt out of analytics)

To exercise these rights: Email contact@householdrobot.net with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

All Users

Regardless of location, you can:

• Browse with Do Not Track (DNT) enabled (we respect DNT signals)
• Block cookies through browser settings
• Use privacy extensions or VPNs
• Request deletion of email communications

Children's Privacy

HouseholdRobot.net does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Our content is directed at adult consumers researching household robots. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us immediately for deletion.

International Data Transfers

HouseholdRobot.net is based in the United States. If you access the site from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

• Changes in data collection practices
• New legal requirements
• Addition of new features or services

Notification: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will post a notice on the homepage for 30 days.

Contact About Privacy

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or deletion requests:

Email: contact@householdrobot.net
Subject Line: "Privacy Request"

We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.