Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DitchCable.ai. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our cord-cutting recommendation service, we collect:

• Location information (ZIP code, address, city)
• Content preferences (sports teams, news, entertainment preferences)
• Household information (number of TVs, home type, existing equipment)
• Current streaming service subscriptions
• Budget and spending preferences
• Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• IP address and general location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized cord-cutting recommendations
• Calculate potential cost savings
• Determine local broadcast availability
• Recommend appropriate equipment and services
• Improve our service and user experience
• Communicate with you about our services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
• Affiliate Partners: We may earn commissions from product recommendations through affiliate links (Amazon Associates, etc.)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

5. Third-Party Services

Our service uses third-party APIs and services:

• Mapbox: For geocoding and location services
• Sports League APIs: For determining local team broadcast availability
• Amazon Associates: For product recommendations and affiliate links

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Request data is processed and stored for service improvement purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of certain data collection
• Data portability

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@ditchcable.ai

14. Affiliate Disclosure

DitchCable.ai participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our product recommendations. These affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations, which are based solely on your specific needs and circumstances.