Effective date: October 14, 2026
This policy explains what information CouchSetup (couchsetup.com) collects, why, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Contact form: your name, email address and message, used only to reply to you.
- Analytics: we use Google Analytics 4 to see, in combined reports, how visitors use the site (pages viewed, device type, approximate location and how you found us). It uses cookies. Google says Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. You can opt out with Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Google Search Console also shows us combined search data (which searches showed our pages and how often they were clicked).
- Affiliate link clicks: affiliate links go straight to the retailer. We don’t record your clicks ourselves; the retailer records that the visit came from CouchSetup (see below).
- Server and security logs: our hosting provider and its security checks process IP addresses to deliver the site and block attacks.
- Calculators: the numbers you type into our calculators stay in your browser. We do not store them.
Cookies and affiliate partners
When you click an affiliate link, the retailer (for example Amazon) may set a cookie to record that you came from CouchSetup. That cookie is controlled by the retailer and covered by their privacy policy. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
How we use information
- To run, secure and improve the site
- To reply to messages you send us
- To understand which content is helpful
We do not sell your personal information.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR in the EU/UK or the CCPA/CPRA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Data retention
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to handle your request. Analytics data is kept according to our Google Analytics data-retention setting.
Children
CouchSetup is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes
We may update this policy. The effective date at the top shows the latest version.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Contact us or email hello@couchsetup.com.