Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Clean Water, Less Waste ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit cleanwaterlesswaste.me, subscribe to our communications, or interact with our content and tools.

Scope

This policy applies to the website cleanwaterlesswaste.me and any email newsletters or tools we operate. By using our site, you consent to the practices described here.

Information we collect

Information you provide: name, email address, messages and attachments you send us, preferences you set in tools or calculators.
Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, approximate location (city/region), pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, and similar diagnostic data.
Cookies and similar technologies: small data files used for essential site functions, analytics, preference storage, and (where applicable) affiliate attribution.

How we use information

To operate and improve the site, content, calculators, and user experience
To respond to inquiries and provide support
To send optional communications you request (e.g., newsletters)
To analyze site performance and detect abuse or security issues
To manage affiliate link attribution where applicable

Essential cookies: required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic and content performance
Preferences cookies: remember your settings (e.g., units, saved inputs)
Affiliate cookies: enable retailers to attribute a purchase to a link you clicked

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not function.

Analytics

We may use privacy‑minded analytics tools and/or Google Analytics 4 to understand how our content is used. Where possible, we employ IP masking and aggregated reporting. Analytics providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.

Affiliate disclosure

We may include links to products or retailers that use tracking to attribute referrals. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or product rankings. See our Editorial Policy for details.

Third‑party links

Our content may link to external sites (manufacturers, labs, standards bodies, retailers). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Data security

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

Data retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Emails and support messages are typically retained for audit and reference unless you request deletion.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to object to certain processing or request data portability.

California residents (CPRA)

You may request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, request deletion, and opt out of sharing/sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). You have the right to non‑discrimination for exercising your rights.

EEA/UK residents (GDPR)

Our legal bases for processing may include consent, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics), and performance of a contract (responding to your requests). You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Children’s privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International transfers

Information may be processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Do Not Track and signals

Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can manage cookies and tracking through browser settings and consent tools where available.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Effective date" will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be noted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions or requests related to this policy, contact us at [email protected].