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Last Updated: May 4, 2019

eHow allows you to search for Do It Yourself projects on their website. When you sign up with your email address, you will receive tips and tricks to DIY projects from food to crafts.

Personal data collected

With an eHow account, you share some personal information with them, for example your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, interests, username, password, information about any transactions you may make, customer support or technical information if you contact support, and any information shared for promotions or surveys. They automatically collect some personal information from you, such as browser type, operating system, mobile phone information, IP address, language preferences, device settings, type of device you are using, how you use their services, location data, GPS, Wi-Fi information, web logs, communication data, traffic data, and requested and referring URLs.

Personal data usage

eHow uses data to:

  • Provide their services to you.
  • Improve their services.
  • Provide support for their services.
  • Send you communications.
  • Provide advertisements tailored to your location and interests.
  • Send you offers or promotions.
  • Analyze how you use their services.
  • Allow you to make payments and purchases through their website for their services.
  • Allow you to make third-party payments.
  • Allow you to enter sweepstakes and contests, and to participate in promotions.

Cookies and similar tech

eHow collects information from you through cookies and similar technologies. This gives them access to your computer and internet information, such as browser type, IP address, Wi-Fi information, and more. They can then provide their services to you by tailoring them to your interests.

eHow account

eHow is not recommended for children under 16 years old. They suggest contacting them if a child has accidentally signed up for their services. They do not respond to Do Not Track settings in your browser.

Data shared with eHow

NAME
CATEGORY
MANDATORY
User ID
App Information
YES
Username
App Information
YES
Types of content you view
App Information
YES
Types of content you engage with
App Information
YES
People you are connected to
App Information
—
IP address
Device
YES
Language and time zone
Device
YES
Browser type
Device
YES
Name of your mobile operator or ISP
Device
YES
Device locations
Device
YES
Device identifiers
Device
YES
Device settings
Device
YES
Hardware version
Device
YES
Signal strength
Device
—
Operating system
Device
YES
Battery strength
Device
—
Billing details
Payment
OPTIONAL
Shipping and contact details
Payment
OPTIONAL
Credit or debit card number
Payment
OPTIONAL
Gender
Personal Information
OPTIONAL
Name
Personal Information
YES
Information provided by third-party entity
Third-party
YES
Message sent to you
Third-party
—
Login time
Time
YES
Sign-up time
Time
—
Duration of your activities
Time
YES
Frequency of your activities
Time
YES

How to protect your privacy

There are various ways to protect yourself on eHow’s website, such as:

  • Delete your account.
  • Do not sign up for an account.
  • Do not share your email address.
  • Do not visit their website.
  • Do not access their website via your mobile phone.
  • Do not allow cookies in your browser.

How to contact eHow about your privacy

Contact them via email or through postal mail:

Leaf Group Ltd.
Attn: Legal Department
1655 26th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404