Privacy Policy – HitchWhiz

At HitchWhiz, we value your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website or interact with our content related to gardening, home tips, and DIY projects.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

You may choose to share personal information with us, for example, when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a contact form, or leaving a comment. This may include:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any details you provide voluntarily

Usage Data

We automatically collect non-personal data such as:

• Pages you visit

• Time spent on the site

• Click patterns and browsing behavior
  This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools to help us understand and improve the user experience.

Location Information

We may occasionally access your approximate location (e.g., through your IP address) to provide location-relevant gardening or home care content. You can disable location tracking via your browser or device settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Personalize your experience with relevant gardening and home tips

• Respond to your inquiries or support requests

• Send you newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)

• Analyze site performance and improve our content

• Keep our site secure and functioning properly

Security of Your Data

We use SSL/TLS encryption and limit access to your personal information to authorized team members only. While we take strong precautions, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access & Update – Request a copy of your personal data or ask for corrections

• Delete Data – Request that we remove your personal information (with legal exceptions)

• Unsubscribe – Opt out of promotional emails or newsletters at any time

• Data Portability – Request a structured copy of your personal data for transfer elsewhere

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@hitchwhiz.com

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Monitor site traffic

• Improve website performance
  You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

Effective Date: August 9, 2025