Privacy policy
Last updated: December 01, 2025
Home Automation Cookbook is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information we collect
Website usage data
We may collect basic analytics data to understand how visitors use our site:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Device type and browser
This data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally.
No personal data collection
Home Automation Cookbook does not:
- Require account registration
- Collect email addresses (unless you contact us directly)
- Store personal information in databases
- Use cookies for tracking across websites
- Sell or share data with third parties
GitHub contributions
If you contribute to this project on GitHub:
- Your GitHub username and contributions are publicly visible
- GitHub’s privacy policy applies to your use of their platform
- You can review GitHub’s privacy policy at github.com/privacy
Third-party links
Our site contains links to external resources and products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
External platforms mentioned
The automation recipes reference various smart home platforms (Home Assistant, SmartThings, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Hubitat). Each platform has its own privacy policy that applies when you use their services.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.