Last Updated: May 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Curated by Hower (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit curatedbyhower.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you contact us through the contact form. This typically includes your name, email address, and any details you choose to include in your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Cookies and Tracking

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Track affiliate referrals when readers click affiliate links
  • Display relevant advertisements

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as expected.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the Site is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to contact form messages
  • Analyze how visitors use the Site to improve content
  • Track affiliate referrals and commissions
  • Serve and measure advertising
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

The Site uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they view, and what other sites they visited prior. Google’s privacy practices are described at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense and Advertising

The Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These services use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other sites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info for opt-out tools across multiple advertising networks.

Affiliate Programs

The Site participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click affiliate links, the relevant affiliate program may use cookies to track your activity and attribute purchases. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.

Data Retention

Personal information submitted through the contact form is retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, typically not more than 12 months. Automatically collected information (analytics, cookies) is retained according to the standard retention periods of the relevant third-party service.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to certain uses of your information
  • Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@curatedbyhower.com.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
  • Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to opt out: We do not sell personal information. To the extent that sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising qualifies as a “sale” or “share” under the CCPA, you may opt out by adjusting your browser’s Global Privacy Control settings or by using the opt-out links in the Advertising section above.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@curatedbyhower.com.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site for a reasonable period after the update.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Curated by Hower
Email: contact@curatedbyhower.com