Last Modified: 12-12-2025
At Slightly Genius, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE.
1. About Us
Slightly Genius is a practical lifestyle blog focused on DIY projects, cleaning tips, home hacks, and quick fixes that make everyday life easier. Our goal is to share simple, smart solutions that save time, effort, and frustration around the home.
This website is owned and operated by Slightly Genius (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”).
2. Data Collection
When you visit slightlygenius.com, we may collect both personal and non-personal information to operate and improve our website.
We may collect:
Personal Information
Such as your name and email address when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us directly
Non-Personal Information
Including but not limited to:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Approximate location
- Pages visited and interaction behavior
2.1 Why Do We Collect Your Data?
We collect data to:
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand which DIY, cleaning, and home hacks are most useful
- Communicate with users who contact or subscribe to us
- Display relevant advertisements
- Monitor site performance and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
By using our website, you consent to the use of:
- Analytics tools
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Third-party plugins and services
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
2.2 Tracking and Analytics
We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us:
- See which articles perform best
- Improve navigation and page structure
- Optimize loading speed and technical performance
If you wish, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Automatically Collected Non-Personal Data
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Session duration
- Referring website or source
This data is used strictly for analytics, optimization, and advertising purposes.
2.4 Cookies and Plugins
Slightly Genius uses cookies and third-party plugins to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Enable social sharing features
- Measure and optimize advertising performance
You can disable or manage cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share data with:
- Service Providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Advertising Partners to display relevant ads
- Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal data. All third-party partners are selected based on compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
4. Children’s Privacy
Slightly Genius does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data on our site, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly remove the information.
5. Advertisements and Marketing
Advertising helps keep our content free and accessible.
5.1 Google Ads
We may use Google Ads, which uses cookies to display personalized advertisements based on user interests.
You can manage or opt out of personalized ads through your Google Ad Settings.
5.2 Remarketing
We may use remarketing services to show relevant home, DIY, or cleaning-related ads on other websites. You can opt out via your browser settings or Google preferences.
6. “Do Not Track” Signals
Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. Users can manage tracking preferences manually via browser or device settings.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected].
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8. Data Security and Storage
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we strive to safeguard your data and will notify users of any data breach when legally required.
9. Third-Party Links
Our articles may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.