About This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how ExoticRugs.com ("ExoticRugs," "we," "us," or "our") may collect, use and handle information when you access or use ExoticRugs.com.
By using the website, you acknowledge that information may be handled as described in this policy and in accordance with applicable law.
This is particularly relevant when you follow links to rug retailers, manufacturers, affiliate partners or other third-party websites.
Information We May Collect
The information collected through ExoticRugs.com depends on how you interact with the website.
Contact Information
If you contact us, we may receive your name, email address, message and any other information you choose to provide.
Technical Information
Servers and analytics services may receive information about your browser, device, pages viewed, referring source and general interaction with the site.
Referral Information
Affiliate networks and retailers may record that a visitor reached their website through a link from ExoticRugs.com.
We do not ask visitors to provide sensitive personal information through ordinary use of our rug guides, reviews or planning tools.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit a website, certain technical information may be transmitted automatically by your browser or device.
Depending on the services used by ExoticRugs.com, this may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address or information derived from it
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages viewed
- Approximate visit time and duration
- General interaction with website features
This type of information can help operate the website, identify technical problems, understand how visitors use the site and improve content and tools.
How We May Use Information
Information collected through ExoticRugs.com may be used for purposes including:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Responding to messages and inquiries
- Understanding how visitors use the website
- Improving reviews, buying guides and rug tools
- Diagnosing technical problems
- Measuring traffic and website performance
- Understanding referral and affiliate activity
- Protecting the website from abuse or security threats
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
ExoticRugs.com and third-party services used by the site may use cookies, pixels, local storage or similar technologies.
These technologies may be used to remember preferences, measure website usage, understand traffic sources, support affiliate tracking or provide other website functionality.
You can typically control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how some website features or third-party services function.
Analytics
ExoticRugs.com may use analytics services to better understand how visitors find and use the website.
Analytics information may include pages visited, approximate traffic sources, device information, browser information, interaction with website features and other usage data.
We use this information to understand which guides and tools are useful, identify technical problems and improve the site.
Affiliate Links
ExoticRugs.com may participate in affiliate programs with retailers, affiliate networks or other merchants.
When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or other tracking methods to identify that your visit originated from ExoticRugs.com.
If you later make a qualifying purchase, ExoticRugs.com may receive a commission.
For more information about these relationships, read our Affiliate Disclosure.
Third-Party Websites and Services
ExoticRugs.com contains links to websites and services that we do not own or control.
These may include rug retailers, manufacturers, marketplaces, affiliate networks, analytics providers and other services.
Third parties may collect information independently and operate under their own privacy policies and terms. ExoticRugs.com is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites that we do not control.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of a third-party website before providing personal information or completing a purchase.
How Long Information May Be Kept
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including operating the website, responding to communications, maintaining records, resolving disputes, protecting the site and complying with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods used by third-party analytics, hosting, affiliate or other service providers are governed by their respective practices and settings.
Privacy Choices and Requests
Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide rights regarding certain personal information, which can include rights to request access, correction, deletion or information about how personal information is handled.
The availability and scope of these rights depend on the applicable law and circumstances.
You may contact us at info@exoticrugs.com with a privacy-related question or request.
You may also use your browser or device settings to manage cookies and certain tracking technologies.
Children's Privacy
ExoticRugs.com is a general-audience website about rugs, interior spaces and rug shopping. It is not designed or directed primarily to children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the ordinary use of the website. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so the situation can be reviewed.
Information Security
We take reasonable steps intended to protect information and maintain the security of ExoticRugs.com.
However, no method of internet transmission, electronic storage or website security can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should use appropriate caution when sending personal or confidential information over the internet.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as ExoticRugs.com changes, new services are added or legal and privacy requirements evolve.
When the policy is updated, the revised version may be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Last updated: September 2026.