Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Renter Upgrades collects, uses, and handles information when you visit renterupgrades.com or contact the site.
Who operates this website
Renter Upgrades is operated by Tess Mullins.
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy can be sent to hi.tessmullins@gmail.com or through the contact page.
Information you provide
Renter Upgrades may receive information that you choose to provide, including:
- Your name and email address
- The contents of messages you send
- Photos, documents, or other materials you choose to include
- Information you submit through forms, comments, surveys, or email subscriptions if those features are made available
Please do not send sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your request.
Sending a photo or other material does not give Renter Upgrades permission to publish it. Separate permission will be requested before reader-submitted material is published or used for promotional purposes.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, the hosting provider and website systems may automatically process basic technical information, such as:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages requested
- Referring page or website
- Technical error, security, and server log information
This information may be used to deliver the website, maintain security, diagnose technical problems, prevent abuse, and understand general website activity.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that a website may store in your browser.
Renter Upgrades and its website platform may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website operation, security, user preferences, and administrative functions.
If comments are enabled, WordPress may offer an option to save a commenter’s name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies are optional and are controlled through the comment form.
You can block or remove cookies through your browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may affect how some website features work.
If analytics, advertising, or additional cookie-based services are introduced, this Privacy Policy and any applicable consent controls will be updated.
Affiliate links and retailers
Some pages contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, you are directed to a third-party retailer or service.
The destination website may collect information, place cookies, or use similar technologies according to its own privacy policy. That activity is controlled by the third party rather than Renter Upgrades.
Affiliate links may include an identifier that allows the retailer or affiliate network to attribute a qualifying purchase to Renter Upgrades. More information is available in the Affiliate Disclosure.
External and embedded content
Articles may link to or display content from third-party websites, such as retailers, manufacturers, video platforms, or social media services.
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. Depending on the service and your settings, that third party may collect information, use cookies, or record your interaction with the embedded content.
Review the privacy policy of any third-party service you use.
How information is used
Information may be used to:
- Operate, maintain, and secure the website
- Respond to questions and messages
- Review corrections or content suggestions
- Diagnose technical problems
- Prevent spam, fraud, or misuse
- Understand general website activity
- Manage affiliate attribution
- Comply with legal obligations
- Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights
Information will not be used for an unrelated purpose without an appropriate reason or notice.
How information may be shared
Information may be processed or shared when reasonably necessary with:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Email and communication providers
- Security, spam-prevention, and technical service providers
- Affiliate networks and retailers when you follow their links
- Professional advisers when their assistance is required
- Government authorities or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect legal rights, safety, or website security
Service providers may process information only as needed to provide their services and under their own contractual and legal obligations.
Renter Upgrades does not publish private messages, email addresses, or reader-submitted materials without permission, except when disclosure is required by law or necessary to address security or abuse.
Data retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to correspondence, maintaining security records, meeting legal obligations, and resolving disputes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service provider involved. Information that is no longer needed may be deleted, anonymized, or retained when required by law.
Data security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information handled through the website.
No method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Your privacy choices and rights
Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent when processing is based on consent
- Request a portable copy of certain information
- Make a complaint to an applicable privacy authority
These rights may be subject to legal exceptions and verification requirements.
To submit a privacy request, email hi.tessmullins@gmail.com. Describe the request and the information or interaction it concerns. Additional information may be requested when reasonably necessary to verify the request.
Children’s privacy
Renter Upgrades is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.
The website does not knowingly request personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact Renter Upgrades so the situation can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken.
International visitors
Renter Upgrades and its service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live. Privacy and data-protection laws may differ between countries.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate measures will be used for international transfers of personal information.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, its services, or applicable requirements change.
The revised policy will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be changed. Review this page periodically if you want to remain informed about current practices.
Contact
Questions, concerns, and privacy requests can be sent to:
Tess Mullins
Email: hi.tessmullins@gmail.com
Website: renterupgrades.com