Effective Date: 6/1/2025
At HVACPlaybook.com, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using our site, you agree to the terms below.
1. Who We Are
HVACPlaybook.com is a free educational website focused on helping HVAC professionals grow their careers and businesses. Our content includes how-to guides, licensing resources, and product/tool reviews. Some links on the site are affiliate links, which help support our work.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Voluntarily Submitted Data
- Your name and email address (if you sign up for our newsletter).
- Any information you submit via contact forms.
- Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and other analytics data. This may be collected via cookies or third-party tools like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Link Tracking
- When you click affiliate or sponsored links, third-party partners may track your activity using cookies or unique identifiers to determine if a purchase was made. We do not see or store this personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and site updates (only if you’ve opted in).
- To respond to questions or messages you’ve submitted.
- To improve website performance and content based on usage patterns.
- To track performance of affiliate links and advertising (without identifying you personally).
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate parts of the website. These services may collect or process personal data under their own terms:
- Email marketing services (e.g. Mailchimp, ConvertKit) for newsletters.
- Affiliate networks (e.g. Amazon Associates) for product links and commissions.
- Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to monitor site traffic.
We do not control these third-party services, but we do our best to only partner with reputable platforms that comply with modern privacy laws.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve user experience and measure traffic. Cookies may be used by us or third-party providers to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Track website usage for performance analysis.
- Monitor affiliate link clicks.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, doing so may affect how certain features work.
6. Affiliate and Sponsored Links
Some content on HVACPlaybook.com includes affiliate or sponsored links. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you.
- Affiliate and sponsored content will always be clearly disclosed.
- We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe provide value to our audience.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to secure any data submitted to us. However, no website can guarantee complete security. You submit data at your own risk.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA), including the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt out of data collection or marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@hvacplaybook.com
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check this page periodically.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact:
HVAC Playbook
Email: admin@hvacplaybook.com
Website: https://hvacplaybook.com