Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how HootSafe (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit hootsafe.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who we are
HootSafe is an independent comparison service for home security products and services. Our website address is hootsafe.com.
What data we collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Data you provide directly
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message. We do not collect more data than necessary for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Data collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited and time spent on pages. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Data collected through third parties
We use third-party services including Google Analytics for website analytics and affiliate networks (Adtraction, Awin) for tracking referrals. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
How we use your data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content
- To track affiliate referrals and measure the performance of our recommendations
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and improving our service
- Consent — for non-essential cookies where required
- Contract — where processing is necessary to respond to your requests
Cookies
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and track affiliate referrals. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Non-essential cookies require your consent.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Affiliate cookies — track referrals to our partner companies (Adtraction, Awin)
Affiliate disclosure
HootSafe participates in affiliate programs. When you click on certain links and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are good choices for our readers.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with the following third parties:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (data processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy)
- Adtraction and Awin — affiliate tracking
- Hostinger — website hosting
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default settings.
Your rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you can request that we correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you can request that we delete your data
- Right to restrict processing — you can request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format
- Right to object — you can object to our processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hootsafe.com.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: hello@hootsafe.com