Privacy Policy

HOME TINGLE GROUP INC. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), headquartered and operating in Pakistan, is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect on www.hometingle.com (the “Website”), how we use it, and with whom it may be shared. “You” refers to anyone who accesses or uses the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)

We adhere to Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. PECA mandates that we inform you why we collect your data, how we utilize it, and under which circumstances we may disclose it. You have the right under PECA to access your data and request an accounting of its use. We employ industry‑standard safeguards to protect your information.

Children’s Privacy

Our content home decor, how tos, product reviews, and design inspiration is intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us at contact@hometingle.com so we can delete it promptly.

Information We Collect & How We Use It

1. Information You Provide

When you interact with the Website, you may supply:

  • Account Details & Comments: Name, email, and optional profile information when you register, subscribe, or comment on posts (e.g., DIY guides, product roundups).
  • Newsletter Sign‑Up: Name and email for our periodic decor tips, trend alerts, and special offers.
  • Surveys & Giveaways: Responses and demographic data you voluntarily share in polls or contests.
  • Affiliate Purchases: Billing and shipping details when you buy through our affiliate links (payment processing is handled by third parties).

Purpose: To personalize your experience, respond to inquiries, fulfill affiliate transactions, send newsletters, and deliver relevant promotions.

2. Automatically Collected Data

  • Server Logs: IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.
  • Analytics Tools: Via Google Analytics, we monitor site usage popular articles, session duration, device categories to enhance content and performance.

Purpose: To analyze site traffic, improve navigation (e.g., faster loading of gallery images), and refine our content strategy.

Comments & Social Media

  • Comments: We store your comment text and metadata (IP address, browser user agent) indefinitely to manage moderation and recognize follow up comments. Your email and name remain private and are used only for communication with you.
  • Social Media: Interactions on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube are governed by their respective policies. Publicly shared information is outside our control and may be used by others.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our partners deploy cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain essential functions (e.g., remembering your “Mood Board” settings).
  • Store preferences (language, dark mode).
  • Track affiliate link clicks and conversions.
  • Serve and measure ads via networks such as Mediavine, Google AdSense, Facebook Audience Network, Instagram Ads, Pinterest Ads, Taboola, Outbrain, and others.
  • Gather analytics on trending decor topics and user engagement.

You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features (interactive tools, comment saving) may cease to function properly.

Web Beacons & Pixels

We utilize tracking pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag, Google Ads Pixel) to:

  • Measure ad performance and campaign conversions.
  • Optimize content and promotional strategies.

To opt out of personalized advertising, visit https://optout.aboutads.info/, adjust your social media ad settings, or use your browser’s privacy controls.

Third‑Party Links & Embedded Content

Our pages may link to or embed content from third parties (YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, affiliate networks). When you interact with such content, you leave our site and become subject to the third party’s privacy practices. We are not responsible for their data collection or usage.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  1. Service Providers: Web hosts, email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), analytics services, payment processors, and support tools.
  2. Affiliates & Sponsors: For contest fulfillment, co‑marketing, and affiliate transactions.
  3. Legal Authorities: To comply with legal requirements, enforce our Terms, or protect rights and safety.
  4. Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales your data will remain protected under this Policy.

Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)

We partner with Mediavine for interest‑based advertising. Mediavine and its partners may collect data via first and third party cookies and tags IP address, device type, operating system, browser, language, and hashed email to serve targeted ads across devices. For details or to opt out, visit the National Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.

Email Marketing

By subscribing, you consent to receive newsletters, updates, and promotional emails. We store your subscription data and correspondence for communication purposes and do not share or sell your email address outside the above‑mentioned uses.

  • EU Subscribers: Must explicitly opt in.
  • Non‑EU Subscribers: Automatically subscribed upon opt‑in or purchase.

Unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting contact@hometingle.com.

Opt‑Out

We comply with CAN‑SPAM and similar regulations. To stop receiving communications, click “unsubscribe” in our emails or email contact@hometingle.com. To opt out of third‑party communications, contact them directly.

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you reside in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email contact@hometingle.com. We will verify your request before acting.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you live in California, you have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected, used, or disclosed
  • Opt out of the sale of your data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Receive equal service and pricing without discrimination

Submit a verifiable request to contact@hometingle.com. We will verify your identity before responding.

Security

We implement standard security measures (SSL encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. No system is entirely secure; in the event of a breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by law. By using the Website, you agree we are not liable for third‑party unauthorized access.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy is effective June 16, 2025. We may update it periodically, changes take effect upon posting. Please review this page regularly. Continued use after revisions indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact

For questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: contact@hometingle.com