Last updated: April 18, 2026
This privacy policy explains how Fixing Error Codes (fixingerrorcodes.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the site.
Who we are
Fixing Error Codes is an independent troubleshooting resource. Site URL: https://fixingerrorcodes.com.
Information we collect
Automatically collected
When you visit the site, standard technical information is logged by our hosting provider and analytics services, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Referring page
- Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Measure how visitors use the site (analytics)
- Serve relevant advertising, where applicable
You can manage or decline non-essential cookies via the cookie banner on the site or your browser settings.
Information you provide
If you submit the contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you enter. This is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Comments
If you leave a comment, your name, email address, IP address, and browser user agent are stored to help with spam detection and moderation.
How we use information
- To operate and improve the site
- To respond to your inquiries
- To detect and prevent spam and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — for aggregate visitor statistics
- Microsoft Clarity — for session insights (heatmaps, click patterns)
- Google AdSense — for advertising (where applicable)
- Gravatar — to display profile images alongside comments
- OneTrust — for cookie consent management
If you’re served ads, Google and its partners may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California), including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@fixingerrorcodes.com.
Data retention
Contact-form submissions are retained as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and handle related follow-ups, typically up to 24 months unless a longer period is required for legal reasons.
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow recognition of follow-up comments, unless you request deletion.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No system is 100% secure, but we take this seriously.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email contact@fixingerrorcodes.com.