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Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 12, 2026  ·  Last updated: April 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how HelpfulThings.online (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information about you when you visit our website at helpfulthings.online (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level).
  • Browser type, version, and operating system.
  • The pages you visit and the links you click on the Site.
  • The date and time of your visit and how long you spent on each page.
  • The referring URL (the page that brought you to our Site).

This information is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content and user experience.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand site traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • Send newsletters and updates to subscribers who have opted in.
  • Respond to inquiries and messages submitted through the contact form.
  • Analyze site traffic and understand how visitors interact with our content.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or abuse.
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We will only contact you for purposes directly related to why you provided your information. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.

3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Products

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Clicking these links may allow the third-party company to set cookies on your device and collect data about your visit in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not share your personal information directly with affiliate partners. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit before providing personal information to them.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This data is processed by Google Inc. in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Email Service Provider

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletter you signed up for. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or in response to a valid request from a government authority.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law.

  • Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
  • Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: Object to how we process your personal data.
  • Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdrawal of consent: If we process your data based on your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription), you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via our Contact page.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.