Last updated: April 2026
Effective date: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how rllifestyles.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website.
Who we are
rllifestyles.com is a homeowner information resource based in San Diego, California. We publish practical guides for property owners in the San Diego area. We do not sell products, offer contractor services, or provide professional inspections.
Website: https://rllifestyles.com
Contact: through our contact form
What information we collect
Information you give us
If you contact us via our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message. We do not collect payment information — there is nothing to purchase on this site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit rllifestyles.com, our hosting provider and third-party services may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on each
- Referring website (where you came from)
- General geographic location (city/region level)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this data. You can opt out at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics) — to understand site traffic
- Functionality — to remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site remains functional without them.
How we use your information
We use collected information to:
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve content
- Respond to contact form messages
- Send newsletter emails if you subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Do we share your information?
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties except:
- Service providers who help operate the site (hosting, email delivery, analytics) — these providers are contractually required to protect your data
- Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
Advertising and affiliate links
This site may display ads through Google AdSense or similar networks. These networks may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history across sites. This is controlled by the ad network, not by us.
Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are always disclosed within the article.
Google’s use of advertising cookies: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You can opt out of personalized ads: optout.aboutads.info
California residents — your CCPA rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know — you can request what personal information we have collected about you
- Right to delete — you can request that we delete your personal information
- Right to opt out of sale — we do not sell personal information, so this right does not apply
- Right to non-discrimination — we will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, through our contact form
We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by CCPA.
Children’s privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly. This complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Data retention
- Contact form / email messages — retained as long as needed to respond and for record-keeping, then deleted
- Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 26 months)
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party links
Our articles may link to external websites (government agencies, contractor directories, product manufacturers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data?
Email: through our contact form
Mailing address: San Diego, California, USA