Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
HydroHearth is a content site. We do not sell products, collect payment information, or require you to create an account. This policy explains what data we do collect and why.
What we collect
Analytics data
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use this site -- which articles are helpful, where visitors come from, and what devices they use. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Your approximate geographic location (city level, not street address)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring site (how you got here)
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual visitors from analytics data.
Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These are first-party cookies tied to this domain. We do not set any cookies of our own beyond what analytics requires.
What we do not collect
- Names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information
- Payment or financial information
- Health or medical data
- Login credentials (there are no accounts on this site)
Third-party links
Articles on HydroHearth may link to external sites, including product pages on retailer sites. When you click an external link, you leave HydroHearth and are subject to that site's privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. The affiliate programs we participate in may use cookies to track referrals. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. We will not reduce your privacy protections without notice.