Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Modern Habitat ("we," "us," or "our") operates as an affiliate commerce website in the home and garden space. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site. By using Modern Habitat, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Usage Data
When you browse Modern Habitat, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms that led you to our site
- Date, time, and frequency of visits
Device Information
We may collect information about the device you use to access our site, such as:
- Device type, operating system, and browser version
- Screen resolution and display settings
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Unique device identifiers
Newsletter & Email Collection
We offer an optional email newsletter featuring home and garden tips, product recommendations, and curated deals. We collect your email address only when you voluntarily subscribe and provide explicit consent. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We will never subscribe you to our mailing list without your clear, affirmative action.
How We Use Cookies
Modern Habitat uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data helps us improve content, layout, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information.
- Affiliate Cookies: As an affiliate site, we earn commissions when you purchase products through our links. Affiliate cookies track referrals to our retail partners so that these purchases can be properly attributed. These cookies are placed by third-party affiliate networks and retailers.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Deliver relevant home and garden content and product recommendations
- Send newsletter communications (only with your consent)
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to enhance your experience
- Ensure proper attribution of affiliate referrals
- Comply with legal obligations
We Do Not Sell or Trade Your Data
Modern Habitat does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We share data only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our site (such as analytics and email platforms), and only to the extent necessary for them to perform those services on our behalf.
Third-Party Links & Affiliate Partners
Our site contains links to third-party retailer websites. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to a partner site that operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit, as we are not responsible for their data practices.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in an aggregated, anonymized form.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you the following rights:
- Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As stated above, we do not sell your personal data.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a request, please contact us at the address below. We will verify your identity before processing any request and respond within 45 days.
Children's Privacy
Modern Habitat is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us at:
Modern Habitat
Email: privacy@modernhabitat.com