Privacy Policy

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect and use information when you visit or interact with NHPA websites including Hardware Retailing, Paint & Decorating Retailer and Hardware Connection.

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or applicable requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, along with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

We collect and record various types of information when you use our websites. This may include your IP address, general location information associated with your IP address, device and browser type, operating system, website settings, pages viewed, links clicked, referring and exit pages, and other information about how you interact with NHPA websites.

We may also ask you to provide certain information, such as your age, purchasing preferences, interests, or other demographic or profile information.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when, for example, you complete a survey, register for an account or event, subscribe to a publication or email communication, submit a form, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with NHPA. Depending on the nature of your interaction with us, this information may include your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, company or organization, job title, and other information you choose to provide.

WEBSITE ANALYTICS AND TRACKING

We may use analytics and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our websites, administer and improve our websites, measure website performance, and better understand the effectiveness of our content and communications.

These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, device and browser information, referring website, pages visited, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit.

For more information about our use of cookies and similar technologies, including the choices available to you, please review our Cookie Policy and use the privacy settings or consent controls available on our websites.

Last Updated: August 20, 2026