How HomeClaimGuide Collects, Uses, and Protects Your Information
This policy explains what personal data HomeClaimGuide collects when you visit this site, how it is used, who it is shared with, and what rights you have over it.
Who is responsible for your data
The data controller for HomeClaimGuide.com is Rachel Monroe, the founder and sole operator of this site. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, or wish to exercise any of your rights under applicable privacy law, you can contact her directly:
HomeClaimGuide.com
Operated by: Rachel Monroe
Email: [email protected]
Website: homeclaimguide.com
Data collected when you use this site
How data is used and the legal basis for processing
Each category of data has a specific purpose and a legal basis under GDPR where applicable.
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Retention |
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| Analytics data (Google Analytics) | Understanding how readers navigate the site and which guides are most useful | Legitimate interest | 26 months (Google default) |
| Affiliate referral click data | Confirming referral attribution for compensation purposes | Legitimate interest | 30 days (partner network cookie) |
| Email contact data | Responding to reader inquiries, corrections, and editorial questions | Consent (you initiated contact) | Until request is resolved, then deleted |
| WordPress session cookies | Site security and admin functionality – not applied to regular visitors | Strictly necessary | Session or up to 1 year |
Who your data is shared with
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Google Analytics: Anonymized usage data is shared with Google LLC under their data processing terms. Google may process this data on servers outside your country. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Affiliate referral networks (GFLeads, EverQuote Legal): When you click a referral link, the partner network receives a referral signal. Any personal data you submit to those networks after clicking is governed by their own privacy policy – not this one.
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WordPress / Automattic: This site is hosted on a WordPress-powered server. Automattic may process technical data as part of hosting and security operations. See Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
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No sale of data: HomeClaimGuide does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third party. No data collected through this site is used for advertising targeting or behavioral profiling.
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Legal disclosure: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the legal rights of HomeClaimGuide – only to the extent required by applicable law.
“Your data rights under GDPR and CCPA apply regardless of where you found this site. You can request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your data at any time.”
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with your request. We will respond within 30 days. For data held by Google Analytics or referral network partners, you will need to contact those services directly – HomeClaimGuide does not have access to individual-level data they hold.
Your rights under GDPR and CCPA
Depending on your location, the following rights apply to personal data collected through this site.
| Right | EU / EEA (GDPR) | California (CCPA) | How to Exercise |
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| Know what data is collected | ✓ Right to access | ✓ Right to know | Email [email protected] |
| Correct inaccurate data | ✓ Right to rectification | ✗ Not explicit under CCPA | Email [email protected] |
| Delete your data | ✓ Right to erasure | ✓ Right to delete | Email [email protected] |
| Opt out of data collection | ✓ Right to object | ✓ Right to opt out | Disable cookies – see Cookie Policy |
| Receive data in portable format | ✓ Right to portability | ✗ Not applicable under CCPA | Email [email protected] |
| Non-discrimination for exercising rights | ✓ GDPR principles | ✓ Explicitly guaranteed | Always applies – no action required |
Children’s Privacy: HomeClaimGuide is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to this site, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Policy Changes: This policy may be updated when data practices change. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Material changes will be noted in the policy. For questions, contact [email protected]. For cookie-specific details, see our Cookie Policy. For affiliate referral data, see our Affiliate Disclosure.