Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how The Blackout Bunker ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by [Legal business name], handles information when you visit theblackoutbunker.com and use the Bunker Kit Builder (together, the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
The short version: we do not ask for your name, email, address or payment information. Your kit builder answers stay in your own browser. When you click a link to Amazon or another website, that website's privacy policy applies.
Information we collect
Information you enter in the Bunker Kit Builder
Your household size, pets, timeline, hazards, special needs selections and checklist progress are stored only in your browser's local storage on your device. They are not sent to us or stored on our servers. You can delete them at any time by clearing your browser's site data or using the "Clear checkmarks" button.
ZIP code search
If you enter a ZIP code in the "Check alerts for your area" search, it is sent directly to the National Weather Service website (weather.gov) to show your forecast. We do not store it.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited and the date and time of your visit. We use this to operate, secure and improve the Site.
Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are popular. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies and collect aggregated, de-identified usage data. [If you use an analytics provider, name it here, e.g. Google Analytics or Plausible, and link its privacy policy]
How we use information
- To operate and display the Site and the Bunker Kit Builder
- To understand how the Site is used and improve it
- To earn affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases
- To detect, prevent and respond to security issues, abuse or fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising, except as described above for Amazon affiliate links, which you choose to click.
Third-party websites
The Site links to government websites (such as Ready.gov, FEMA, the National Weather Service and the CDC), Amazon and other third-party sites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Children's privacy
The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas and other states with consumer privacy laws, you may have the right to know what personal information we hold about you, to request access to or deletion of it, to correct it, and to opt out of its sale or use for targeted advertising. Because we collect very little personal information, most requests can be resolved by clearing your browser data.
To make a request, email [contact email]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals as a request to opt out of sale or sharing where required by law.
Data security and retention
We use reasonable measures to protect the Site, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections. Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security and operations. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact [Legal business name] at [contact email].