Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Who We Are
Pikmelo is a website dedicated to providing reviews, buying guides, recommendations, and educational content related to smart home devices, connected appliances, home security systems, energy-saving solutions, and home optimization products.
Our website address is: https://pikmelo.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies may be used to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies generally last for two days, while display preference cookies may last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal information and simply identifies the post you edited. It expires after one day.
Affiliate Disclosure
Pikmelo participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks.
This means we may earn a commission when visitors click affiliate links and purchase products through our recommendations.
These commissions do not increase the price you pay. Our reviews, comparisons, and recommendations are provided for informational purposes and are intended to help visitors discover products that may fit their needs.
We strive to provide honest opinions and independent evaluations regardless of affiliate relationships.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, or other media.
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, implement additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged into those websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password reset email.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website, provided they maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, if applicable, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except usernames. Website administrators may also access and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request an exported file containing the personal data we hold about you.
You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except information that we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Website analytics, security services, affiliate programs, and advertising partners may process limited information necessary to provide their services.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through our website:
Consent
By using Pikmelo, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.