Last updated: March 29, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how CheapHeatingOil.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Price alerts — your email address, zip code, and target price per gallon
- Dealer registration — company name, contact name, email, phone, city, state, and website
- Contact forms — your name, email address, and message
- Advertising inquiries — your name, company, email, and message
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time on page, and referring URL. This is collected via cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Send price alert emails when heating oil in your area reaches your target price
- Process and manage dealer applications and accounts
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve the functionality of our website
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and spam
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications
If you sign up for a price alert, we will email you when prices in your area reach your target. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email we send. We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to send transactional emails. Their privacy policy is available at brevo.com.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to operate the site and understand how it is used. See our Cookie Policy for full details. We use Google Analytics for anonymized site traffic analysis. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms to prevent spam.
5. Google AdSense
We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
6. Data Retention
- Price alert data — until you unsubscribe or after 12 months of inactivity
- Dealer account data — duration of active listing plus up to 3 years after closure
- Contact form submissions — up to 2 years
- Server logs — up to 90 days
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. No method of internet transmission is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. California residents may have additional rights under CCPA. To exercise any rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Email: [email protected] · Contact form