Privacy policy

1. Overview and purpose

SafeHome Match is an independent research and educational publishing website based in Roswell, Georgia. We help older adults and their families research home safety products, such as stair lifts, walk-in tubs, medical alert systems, and wheelchair ramps. We do not sell equipment, perform installations, or provide direct home care services. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your choices regarding your personal data.

2. Information we collect

We collect minimal data necessary to provide helpful educational resources and localized product guides:

• Voluntary contact details: When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any details you share.
• Location inputs: When you search for local guides (for example, entering ZIP code 30075 for Roswell, Georgia), your search query is processed to return localized information.
• Automated device data: Standard web server log files automatically record your internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and date/time stamps.

3. Cookies and web beacons

We use essential and analytics cookies to ensure the website runs smoothly and to understand which safety guides visitors find most useful. These small text files are stored on your device. You can configure your browser settings to decline all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is sent. Note that some site features may operate with reduced functionality if cookies are disabled.

4. Affiliate merchant links and tracking parameters

SafeHome Match operates as an educational comparison platform supported by affiliate partnerships. When you click an outbound button such as 'Compare Options' or 'Check Pricing' to view products on a partner merchant's website, an encrypted tracking parameter is appended to the link. This code simply lets the merchant know that you were referred by SafeHome Match so we may receive a commission if you make a purchase. These tracking parameters do not transmit your name, home address, or payment details to us.

5. Third-party websites and privacy practices

Our buying guides and comparison tables link to third-party manufacturers, retailers, and certified installation specialists. Once you leave SafeHome Match by clicking an external link, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the individual privacy policies of any external website you visit to understand how they handle your personal data.

6. Data security and storage

We use standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect all data transmissions across SafeHome Match. While no digital platform is 100% immune to vulnerabilities, we routinely monitor our infrastructure and apply administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. Your data choices and rights

You have full control over your personal data. Depending on your state of residence, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or complete deletion of your contact records.
• Opt out of non-essential analytics tracking via your browser preferences.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy statement periodically to reflect changes in our research practices, legal requirements, or affiliate relationships. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated effective date at the top.