Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit orcanos.us:
- Personal identifiers: name and email address if you voluntarily submit them (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter signups).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate geographic location.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
- Cookies and similar technologies: data stored on your device as described in our Cookie Policy below.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use the site, measure traffic, and improve content and user experience.
- Compare home security providers and review their privacy and service terms.
- Site improvement: to diagnose technical issues, prevent fraud, and optimize website performance.
- Communication: to respond to inquiries if you provide your name and email address.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on orcanos.us. Cookies are small text files placed on your device.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies: necessary for basic site functionality, such as security and page navigation.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., page views, session duration) using tools like Google Analytics.
- Compare home security providers and review their privacy and service terms.
- Preference cookies: remember choices you make, such as cookie consent settings.
Opt‑out options: You can control cookies through your browser settings by blocking or deleting them. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and affiliate tracking.
4. Third-Party Links
This site may use referral links to home security providers. External websites have their own privacy policies.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights:
- CCPA (California, US): If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- GDPR (EU/UK): If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- General rights (US): You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Anonymous or aggregated usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration required by the relevant affiliate program, generally up to 12 months or as specified by that program.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]