Privacy Policy — NestGrid

Information We Collect

Account Data

If you create a NestGrid account, we collect your name, email address, and a hashed password. This information is used solely to authenticate you and enable participation in reader comments and feedback.

Comments and Feedback

Comments you submit on device profiles, troubleshooting entries, comparisons, and other pages are stored and associated with your account (if signed in) or a display name you provide (if commenting without an account). Submitted comments become part of NestGrid's content record.

Analytics

NestGrid may use analytics services to understand how visitors use the site. This may include page view data, referral sources, and general device/browser information. We do not sell or share individual analytics data with third parties. Analytics tools we use are configured to respect browser Do Not Track signals where technically supported.

Affiliate Tracking

When you click an affiliate link on NestGrid, affiliate program cookies may be set by the destination retailer (e.g., Amazon) to track the referral for commission purposes. NestGrid does not control how these third-party cookies are handled. Refer to the destination retailer's privacy policy for details.

Contact Form Submissions

If you submit a message via the contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message). This is used only to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

To authenticate your account and manage your session
To display your comments and feedback on content pages
To respond to corrections, tips, and contact form inquiries
To understand site usage and improve content
To fulfill affiliate program requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. Comments submitted under your account are retained as editorial content even if you close your account, unless you request removal.

Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to track editorial corrections and then deleted.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us with your request.

Security

Passwords are hashed before storage and never stored in plain text. Session management uses HttpOnly cookies to reduce exposure to client-side attacks. We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices evolve or legal requirements change. Material changes will be noted on this page with a revision date.