Last updated: September 14, 2026
Real Hour Saved ("we," "us," or "our") operates realhoursaved.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site. Please read it carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Who We Are
Real Hour Saved is an independent publication run by Mike Reynolds, an independent consultant. The Site publishes data-driven reports and practical workflows for small teams. We are not a large corporation, and we treat your data the way we'd want ours treated: minimally, transparently, and with respect.
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. This may include:
Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or weekly reports
Name — if you provide it when contacting us or subscribing
Message content — if you reach out via email or a contact form
We do not require you to create an account to read the Site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring website or source
General geographic location (country or region level)
This information is used in aggregate to understand how the Site is used and to improve it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Deliver the content, reports, and newsletters you request
Respond to your questions or inquiries
Improve the Site's content, layout, and performance
Monitor usage trends and diagnose technical issues
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent, trade, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors navigate the Site
Measure the effectiveness of our content
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Site.
If we use analytics tools (such as privacy-respecting analytics providers), they may set their own cookies. We aim to use tools that minimize data collection and respect user privacy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate the Site, such as:
Email service providers — to send newsletters and reports
Analytics providers — to understand Site traffic
Hosting providers — to serve the Site
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are expected to handle it in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have concerns.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from the Site. If you click a link to another site, please review that site's privacy policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. For example:
Newsletter subscriptions — retained until you unsubscribe
Contact inquiries — retained as long as needed to respond, then archived or deleted
Analytics data — retained in aggregate form, typically for a limited period
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access the information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to unsubscribe from communications at any time
The right to object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA/CPRA. We will honor those rights to the extent they apply.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your data with appropriate safeguards.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Mike Reynolds
Real Hour Saved
Email: [email protected]
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