This policy explains what information ApplianceJournal.com collects, how it is used, and the choices readers have. It applies to appliancejournal.com only.

Information collected

  • Analytics. The site uses Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand which pages are read and how the site is used. These tools set cookies and collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, and referring site.
  • Contact form. When a reader sends a message, the name, email address, and message text are stored so the editor can reply.
  • Newsletter. When a reader subscribes, the email address is stored with the newsletter service used to send issues. Every issue includes an unsubscribe link.
  • Comments. Comments are closed on this site. Earlier comment data, if any, is retained only as required to prevent spam.

How information is used

  • To reply to messages sent through the contact page.
  • To send newsletter issues to subscribers who asked for them.
  • To measure which guides are useful and improve the site.

Personal information is not sold. It is not shared with third parties except the service providers named above, who process it on the site’s behalf.

Links to other sites

Guides link to AppliancePartsPros.com, which is owned by the same company as this site, and to manufacturer and safety resources. Those sites have their own privacy policies. Links to AppliancePartsPros.com may include tracking parameters that tell the retailer the visit came from ApplianceJournal.

Cookies

Cookies are used by the analytics tools above and by WordPress for basic site function. Readers can block or delete cookies in their browser settings; the guides remain readable without them.

Your choices

  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter using the link in any issue.
  • Ask for contact-form messages to be deleted by writing through the contact page.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics with the browser add-on Google provides.

Children

The site is written for adults and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes and contact

This policy may be updated as the site’s tools change; the date below shows the last revision. Questions about it can be sent through the contact page.

Last updated: September 25, 2026