Privacy Policy

Introduction This Privacy Policy explains how FinishSafe Setups ("we," "our," "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit finishsafesetups.blog (the "Site") or contact us at [email protected]. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information you provide: name, email address, and message contents when you contact us; optional details about your equipment and surfaces to help us provide guidance.
Usage Data: IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: small files and scripts used to remember preferences, facilitate analytics, and support affiliate attribution.

How We Use Information

To respond to inquiries and provide requested guidance.
To operate, maintain, and improve the Site’s content and user experience.
To analyze aggregate usage and performance.
To manage communications, including optional newsletters (with your consent).
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK visitors)

Consent: for cookies, newsletters, and certain analytics.
Legitimate Interests: to secure and improve the Site and understand content performance.
Contract: to respond to your specific requests.
Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws.

Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies: required for core functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: help us understand which guides are most useful; set only with consent where required.
Affiliate Cookies/Links: track referrals to merchants when you click outbound product links, enabling us to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where offered, our cookie banner.

Analytics and Advertising We may use privacy-focused analytics to measure page performance and readership. We do not run interest-based ads on the Site. If we adopt third-party analytics tools, we will update this Policy to identify the providers and their practices.

Email Communications If you opt in to emails, we process your email address to send updates. You can unsubscribe at any time through the link in each email or by contacting [email protected].

Data Sharing We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

Service Providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, and security vendors bound by confidentiality.
Affiliate Networks/Merchants: to validate referrals when you click outbound product links.
Legal Authorities: where required by law or to protect our rights and users.

Affiliate Disclosure Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This supports our independent testing at no additional cost to you. We do not accept paid placements that influence our recommendations.

User-Generated Content and Emails If you email us information about your equipment or surfaces, we use it only to provide guidance or improve our content in aggregate. Do not send sensitive personal data.

Data Retention We retain contact emails and basic correspondence for as long as needed to support you and maintain records. Usage data is retained only as long as necessary for analytics and security.

Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

Children’s Privacy The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Transfers If you visit the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred internationally. We take reasonable steps to protect it in accordance with this Policy.

Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links Our guides link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Review their policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy We may update this Policy. The "Effective date" above reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Policy.