Thank you for visiting WattsNewz.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, sign up for email updates, or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
• Email Signup Forms: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit any form on the website, we collect your name and email address.
• Mailchimp: We use Mailchimp to store and manage subscriber information, send emails, and track engagement.
• Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics and WordPress plugins to understand website traffic and performance. These tools may collect anonymized data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site.
• Elementor Forms: Data submitted through Elementor forms is securely transmitted and stored within Mailchimp or directly within our WordPress environment.
• Advertising Platforms: If we use advertising or retargeting tools (e.g., Google Ads), cookies may track anonymous user behavior.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Analyze traffic and behavior via Google Analytics
• Support advertising or retargeting (if applicable)
You may disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Send newsletters and updates
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze traffic and performance
• Support marketing and advertising (if applicable)
4. What We Do NOT Do
• We do NOT collect data from users under the age of 16.
• We do NOT sell, rent, or share audience data with any third party outside of essential service providers (such as Mailchimp).
• We do NOT share personal information for third‑party marketing.
5. Data Protection and Storage
• Subscriber information is stored securely through Mailchimp and WordPress.
• Website data is transmitted over SSL encryption.
• Access to stored information is limited to authorized personnel only.
6. Third‑Party Services
We use trusted third‑party providers, including:
• Mailchimp (email management)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• WordPress and Elementor (site and forms)
These services may process your data according to their own privacy policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may:
• Request access to your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time (via email footer link)
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Dave Hutchinson
WattsNewz LLC
Email: hutch@wattsnewz.com
Website: www.wattsnewz.com