Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 29, 2026
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
FixItWhy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website fixitwhy.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read it carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
- Messages and inquiries submitted via our contact form
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Site and its content
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed)
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy. You may control cookie settings through your browser.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense – Advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
- Email Service Providers – For newsletter delivery
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@fixitwhy.com and we will delete such information promptly.
6. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@fixitwhy.com
7. Your Rights Under Virginia Law (VCDPA)
Virginia residents have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us at privacy@fixitwhy.com to exercise these rights.
8. International Visitors – GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing. Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interest and consent (for newsletter subscriptions). To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at privacy@fixitwhy.com.
9. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Email newsletter subscribers’ data is retained until you unsubscribe.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. FTC Disclosure – Affiliate Links
Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 C.F.R. Part 255 guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
FixItWhy
Email: privacy@fixitwhy.com
Website: fixitwhy.com/contact