Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Quick Overview
What we collect:
- • Email addresses for newsletters
- • Names and contact info when you reach out
- • Anonymous website usage data
- • Location data (city/region only)
What we DON'T do:
- • Sell your information to third parties
- • Share data without your consent
- • Store sensitive financial information
- • Track you across other websites
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit forms
- • Communication Data: Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us
- • Event Submissions: Information about events you submit for listing
- • Preferences: Your content preferences and interests
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- • Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent on site, referring websites
- • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
- • Location Data: General location information (city/region) based on IP address
- • Cookies: Small data files that help us improve your experience
How We Use Your Information
Communication
Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Service Improvement
Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and content
Content Personalization
Provide relevant events and articles based on your location and interests
Legal Compliance
Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights and property
How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., email service providers, website analytics)
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant content and advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- • Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS
- • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- • Regular Updates: We keep our security systems and software updated
- • Data Backup: Regular backups to prevent data loss
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
Correction
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Data Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your information
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@betternester.com or use our contact form.
Children's Privacy
Better Nester is designed for adults aged 55 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Services
We use several trusted third-party services to operate Better Nester:
- • Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- • Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery and management
- • Content Delivery Network: Fast and secure content delivery
- • Hosting Provider: Website hosting and maintenance
These services have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review them.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Notify subscribers via email if changes significantly affect how we handle personal information
- • Post a notice on our website highlighting the changes
Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: privacy@betternester.com
Phone: (214) 555-NEST (6378)
Mail: Better Nester Privacy Team
Dallas, Texas
Contact Form: betternester.com/contact
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.