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Welcome to Best Hire Ever (“the Site”), owned and operated by Katie Mehin (“I,” “me,” or “my”). I take your privacy seriously and want to be upfront about how information is collected and used when you visit this site. This Privacy Policy applies to besthireever.com and any related communications.
By using this site, you agree to the terms described below. If you have questions, you can reach me at info@besthireever.com.
1. Who I Am
Best Hire Ever is a personal blog based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. I share practical tips, product recommendations, and lifestyle content for working moms. This site earns income through affiliate marketing programs.
2. What Information I Collect
Information you give me directly
- Comments: When you leave a comment, I collect the name and email address you provide, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.
- Contact Form: When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
- Transactions: I do not sell products directly and do not collect payment information.
Information collected automatically
- Analytics: I use native WordPress and Jetpack analytics to collect non-identifying information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring websites.
- Functional Tools: I use standard WordPress blocks for site search and social sharing buttons. These tools may use cookies to function or to track sharing activity on third-party platforms.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the information collected to operate and improve the Site, respond to your messages, and understand which content is most useful to readers. I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in affiliate marketing programs. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- Amazon Associates: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
- Mavely: This site also participates in affiliate programs through Mavely.
- Integrity: My recommendations are based on my honest opinion and are never influenced by commissions.
5. Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience.
- Types: This includes necessary cookies for site function and analytics cookies.
- Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Third-Party Services
The following services may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics: Tracks site traffic. Privacy Policy.
- Jetpack: Site security and performance. Privacy Policy.
- OptinMonster: Used for on-site forms. Privacy Policy.
- Affiliate Partners: Amazon and Mavely use tracking tools to attribute commissions.
7. Data Retention & Legal Basis
- Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years for correspondence purposes.
- Legal Basis (EEA): For visitors from the European Economic Area, I process data based on your Consent (for comments and messages) and my Legitimate Interest (for site security and analytics).
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete information I hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact me at info@besthireever.com.
- California Residents: Under the CCPA, you have the right to know what is collected and request deletion. I do not sell your personal information.
- Do Not Track: Best Hire Ever does not currently respond to or honor “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals as no universal standard exists.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact me at info@besthireever.com for prompt deletion.
10. Data Security
I use HTTPS encryption to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Contact
Katie Mehin
Best Hire Ever
info@besthireever.com
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
