Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-10

ApplianceErrors.com ("we", "us") operates this website. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit, who it's shared with, and what choices you have. By using the site you agree to the terms below.

1. Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly. The following data may be collected automatically when you visit:

• IP address (truncated where possible)
• Browser type, operating system, device type
• Referring URL and pages viewed on this site
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Cookies and similar identifiers (see below)

2. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar storage to keep the site working, measure audience size, and serve advertising. Cookie categories:

• Strictly necessary — required for the site to load.
• Analytics — anonymous traffic measurement (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Advertising — used by Google AdSense and partner ad networks to serve, frequency-cap, and measure ads.

3. Third-party advertising — Google AdSense

This site is monetised by display advertising served through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies and device identifiers to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites
• Measure ad performance
• Detect and prevent fraud

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. For more on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's partner-sites policy.

4. Analytics

We may use Google Analytics 4 or a similar privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand which pages are most useful. Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.

5. Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

6. EU / UK / California residents

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, advertising and analytics cookies are set only after you consent through our cookie consent banner, as required by the GDPR and ePrivacy directive. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing site cookies and reloading the page.

California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. To exercise these rights, email hello@applianceerrors.com.

7. Data retention

Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days. Analytics retention follows the provider's default (typically 14 months for Google Analytics). Ad-network data retention is governed by each network's own policy.

8. Affiliate links

Some outbound links — for example to PartSelect, RepairClinic, or Amazon — may be affiliate links. We may earn a small commission when you make a purchase after clicking, at no additional cost to you. This never influences which products or solutions we recommend.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data: hello@applianceerrors.com.