Privacy Policy for Old House Honest
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Old House Honest, accessible at oldhousehonest.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website or interact with our content about old-house renovation projects.
Old House Honest is a straight-talking renovation blog that shares real budgets, real mistakes, and real numbers from actual old-house rehab projects. We believe in honesty not just in our renovation advice, but also in how we handle your data. This policy applies to all visitors and users of oldhousehonest.com.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with Old House Honest, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or comment on blog posts
- Contact information when you reach out to us with questions about renovation projects
- Any information you include in messages, comments, or feedback you submit through oldhousehonest.com
- Survey responses or poll answers related to renovation topics and content preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit oldhousehonest.com, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and browsing behavior:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns on Old House Honest
- Referring website or source that directed you to our blog
- Date and time of your visit
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Old House Honest uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.
We use the following types of cookies on oldhousehonest.com:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our renovation content and which articles are most helpful
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to show you relevant content and advertisements based on your interests
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of Old House Honest.
How We Use Your Information
Old House Honest uses the collected information for the following purposes:
- To deliver our blog content and respond to your inquiries about old-house renovation projects
- To send you newsletters, updates, and renovation tips if you have subscribed to our mailing list
- To improve and optimize the content and user experience on oldhousehonest.com
- To analyze visitor behavior and understand which renovation topics resonate most with our audience
- To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse on our platform
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- To personalize your experience and show you relevant renovation content based on your interests
We are committed to using your data responsibly and only for purposes that align with providing valuable, honest renovation advice to our readers.
Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
Old House Honest respects your privacy and does not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating oldhousehonest.com and delivering our content. These may include:
- Email marketing platforms for sending newsletters and updates
- Web hosting and content delivery services
- Analytics providers to help us understand site traffic and user behavior
- Comment management systems for blog discussions
These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on behalf of Old House Honest and are obligated to protect your data and not use it for other purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Old House Honest, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers
In the event that Old House Honest is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on oldhousehonest.com before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Retention
Old House Honest retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods include:
- Newsletter subscriber information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Comment and interaction data: Retained indefinitely as part of our blog content unless you request removal
- Analytics data: Typically aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 26 months
- Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for reference purposes
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Your Rights and Choices
As a visitor to oldhousehonest.com, you have several rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information Old House Honest holds about you. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Correction and Update
If any of your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. For example, we may need to retain certain information for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications
If you receive newsletters or promotional emails from Old House Honest, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you important administrative messages related to your account or inquiries.
Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Visit your browser's help section for specific instructions.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, oldhousehonest.com does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret and respond to such signals.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.
Children's Privacy
Old House Honest is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our content about old-house renovation projects is intended for adults interested in home improvement and restoration work.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at the address provided below.
International Data Transfers
Old House Honest operates primarily in the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
By using oldhousehonest.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously. Old House Honest implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using secure HTTPS protocols
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure storage practices for any data we retain
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials you use to access oldhousehonest.com.
Third-Party Links
Old House Honest may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that we reference in our renovation content, such as suppliers, contractors, or tool manufacturers. This Privacy Policy applies only to oldhousehonest.com and does not cover any third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our blog.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Old House Honest reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
If we make material changes that significantly affect how we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on oldhousehonest.com or by sending you an email if you have subscribed to our communications.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of Old House Honest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Old House Honest handles your personal information, please contact us:
Old House Honest
Website: oldhousehonest.com
Email: [email protected]
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receiving your request.
Thank you for trusting Old House Honest with your privacy. We are committed to maintaining that trust by being transparent and responsible stewards of your personal information, just as we are committed to providing honest, practical advice about old-house renovation projects.