At Rooffixly.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act, and other applicable data protection laws.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://rooffixly.com.
Rooffixly.com is an independent informational website offering unbiased advice, guides, and articles on roofing repairs, materials, and home improvement tips. We are not affiliated with any specific roofing contractor, manufacturer, or service provider.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and ensure site security.
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. See the Gravatar Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and will last for one year.
We also use cookies to:
- Analyze traffic via Google Analytics
- Improve user experience
- Enable security functions and performance monitoring
- You can manage or block cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Account and Login Data
If user registration is enabled, we collect and store your name, email, and other profile details. Login cookies are used for authentication and saved preferences.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts, third-party tools). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the source website and may collect data, use cookies, or track your activity.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Akismet, hosting providers) to help operate the site
- If required by law or to comply with legal obligations
- To enforce our Terms of Use or protect the rights and safety of users
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you register for an account (if applicable), we store your profile data until you request deletion or close your account.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location (e.g., U.S., EU, UK, Canada), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in compliance with international standards.
Security
We implement standard security practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure.
Automated Spam Detection
Comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services such as Akismet or Google reCAPTCHA.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance.