Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Heart & Bond Search ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website at heartandbond.com (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you reach out to us
- Any information you provide in communications with our support team
- Survey responses or feedback you provide
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referrer URLs
- Location Data: General location information based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookies section below
1.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party services, advertising networks, and analytics providers to help us understand how you interact with our Service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our Service
- Communicate with you about our services
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Deliver targeted advertising and marketing communications
- Conduct research and analytics
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Service, including:
- Web hosting and cloud storage providers
- Analytics services (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
- Advertising platforms and networks
- Customer support platforms
- Payment processors
3.2 Advertising Partners
We work with advertising partners who may collect information about your visits to our Service and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. This includes:
- Meta (Facebook) - Meta Pixel for advertising and analytics
- Google - Google Ads and Analytics
- Other advertising networks and affiliate partners
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
4.1 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing features
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 General Rights
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Request data portability
5.2 California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@heartandbond.com or visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page.
5.3 European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing of your personal data.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and purpose of collection.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@heartandbond.com
- Address: Heart & Bond Search, 123 Privacy Lane, Data City, DC 12345
13. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
Our Service includes affiliate marketing relationships. When you click on certain links or purchase services through our recommendations, we may receive compensation. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.