Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how FixifyHome (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit fixifyhome.ca. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who we are
FixifyHome is a Canadian-based DIY home repair guide website that provides simple troubleshooting steps for common appliance issues.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📩 support@fixifyhome.ca
2. Information we collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal details to read our guides. However, some information is collected automatically or when you choose to contact us:
2.1. Information you provide directly
- Emails: If you contact us by email, we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this only to reply or follow up on your request.
2.2. Information collected automatically
- Usage data: Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We and our partners may use cookies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and show relevant advertisements.
3. How we use information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Maintain and improve the website and its content
- Respond to questions or requests you send us
- Monitor site performance, traffic, and usage patterns
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad partners
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
FixifyHome may display ads served by Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visit to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to FixifyHome and other sites on the internet. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services and how to manage your ad settings here:
You can also opt out of personalized advertising from many ad providers at https://www.aboutads.info/.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may be used to:
- Remember your basic preferences (such as language or layout)
- Understand which pages are visited most often
- Measure the performance of content and ads
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings by blocking or deleting them. However, disabling cookies may affect how some features work.
6. Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools or third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use FixifyHome. These services collect anonymous or pseudonymous information such as page views, time on site, and general location (city/country).
7. Data retention
We keep email correspondence and basic site logs only for as long as needed for support, security, and record-keeping purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Links to other websites
Our guides may link to other websites (for example, manufacturer manuals, retailer product pages, or tools we recommend). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content on those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
9. Children’s privacy
FixifyHome is intended for adult homeowners and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the site, our practices, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will show when the latest version was posted.
If you continue to use FixifyHome after an update, it means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.