Privacy Notice

Effective Date: September 21, 2026

Welcome to Your Cozy Neighbor. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it, the legal bases for processing it, and your choices when you visit our website.

This Notice is intended to address applicable privacy and data-protection laws in the jurisdictions where our visitors may reside, including, as applicable, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, and individual U.S. states such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia. The rights, protections, definitions, thresholds, exemptions, and lawful bases described below vary by location and may depend on your residence, our activities, and the law that applies to your information. This Notice does not create rights beyond those provided by applicable law.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Usage information such as pages visited, device type, browser, and general location through analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand website performance.
• Communications and preferences, including information you provide in messages, survey responses, or newsletter preferences.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters or respond to inquiries.
• Improve our website and content.
• Analyze website traffic and user experience.
• Display relevant affiliate content and advertisements.
• Maintain website security, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.
• Manage your privacy choices and respond to privacy requests.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Where applicable, including under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, we process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent, such as when you subscribe to a newsletter or agree to non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate interests, such as operating, securing, improving, and promoting our website, provided those interests do not override your rights.
• Performance of a contract or requested service, such as responding to a request you submit.
• Legal obligations, such as retaining records or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

In jurisdictions such as California and other U.S. states with comprehensive privacy laws, the terms “sale,” “sharing,” “targeted advertising,” “sensitive personal information,” and similar concepts may have specific statutory meanings. We will honor applicable opt-out and other rights as required by the law governing your request. We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes requiring a right to limit its use unless disclosed and permitted by applicable law.

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

Affiliate Disclosure

Your Cozy Neighbor participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase products through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.

Cookies

We use cookies to remember preferences, measure website performance, and support affiliate tracking. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some website features or affiliate tracking.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use services such as Google Analytics, Pinterest, Amazon Associates, and email marketing providers. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information according to their terms. Some providers may process information on our behalf or use information independently under their own privacy notices.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, including to provide requested services, maintain business and legal records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

Newsletter information is generally retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless we need to retain limited information to honor your opt-out request or comply with law. Inquiry information is generally retained for as long as needed to respond and maintain appropriate business records. Analytics and cookie information may be retained according to the settings and policies of the relevant service provider.

When information is no longer needed, we will delete it, anonymize it, or securely dispose of it where reasonably practicable.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process or store personal information in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data-protection rules. When required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

By using our website or providing information, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries, subject to applicable legal requirements and safeguards.

Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through the Contact page so we can review and delete it where appropriate.

If the law in your jurisdiction sets a higher minimum age for consent to online data collection, that age applies.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Request a portable copy of information you provided.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
• Opt out of certain cookies, targeted advertising, or similar processing where applicable.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where those terms apply under your local law.
• Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request where required by applicable law.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.

For residents of the EEA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, you may lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country or place of residence, place of work, or the location of an alleged infringement. A list of EEA authorities is available through the European Data Protection Board at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/. Swiss residents may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner at https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/.

How to Submit a Privacy Request

To submit a privacy request, contact us through the Contact page on Your Cozy Neighbor. Please include:

• The nature of your request.
• The email address or other contact information associated with your interaction with us.
• Any details that will help us locate the relevant information.
• Your jurisdiction or state of residence, if relevant to the request.

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request to protect personal information from unauthorized access. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf where permitted by applicable law, but we may require proof of authorization and identity verification. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will explain why, subject to legal limitations. Where required, you may appeal our decision using the Contact page. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing message.

Controller, Business, and Representative Details

For purposes of the GDPR, UK GDPR, and Swiss data-protection law, the data controller is Your Cozy Neighbor. Our contact details are available through the Contact page on Your Cozy Neighbor. If we are required to appoint a representative in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the representative’s name and contact details will be listed on the Contact page or otherwise provided as required by applicable law.

For purposes of applicable U.S. state privacy laws, Your Cozy Neighbor may be the business or controller responsible for the personal information described in this Notice. We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration. Where applicable law treats certain disclosures for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising as “sharing” or a similar activity, you may exercise the applicable opt-out right through the Contact page or available cookie and advertising controls.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will post the updated notice on this page and revise the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the website after an update means you acknowledge the revised notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to submit a privacy request, please contact us through the Contact page on Your Cozy Neighbor.

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