Privacy Policy
Last updated: [LAUNCH DATE]
This privacy policy explains what information reviewstandard.com collects, how it is used, and your rights in relation to it.
What information we collect
We collect limited information in the course of operating this site:
- Usage data — pages visited, referrer URLs, browser type, and approximate location derived from IP address. This is collected via analytics tools to understand how the site is used. We do not collect precise location data.
- Click data — when you click an affiliate link routed through hpn.gs, we record the click event for internal tracking purposes. No personally identifiable information is collected at this step.
- Email address — if you subscribe to site updates, we collect your email address and, where required, a record of your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We do not collect names, payment information, or any sensitive personal data.
Cookies and tracking
This site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in the following contexts:
- Analytics — we use privacy-focused analytics to measure site traffic. This may set a cookie to distinguish unique visits.
- Advertising — this site participates in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google's Ads Settings.
- Affiliate tracking — affiliate links route through our link shortener (hpn.gs) which records click events. Retailers we link to may set their own cookies when you arrive at their site. We do not control those cookies.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality.
How we use this information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand which content is useful to readers
- Track affiliate link performance for internal reporting
- Send site update emails to subscribers who have opted in
- Maintain site security and diagnose technical issues
We do not sell personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties except as described in this policy or as required by law.
Third-party services
This site participates in the Amazon Associates Program and Google AdSense, both of which may set cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Links to Amazon are affiliate links — Amazon's privacy policy governs any data collected when you arrive at their site.
If you subscribe to site updates, your email address is processed by our email delivery provider in order to send you messages you have requested.
We use third-party services for hosting, infrastructure, and analytics. These services are bound by their own privacy policies and are selected for their appropriate data protection standards.
Data retention
Analytics data is retained for 12 months. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Click tracking data is retained for 24 months for internal reporting purposes.
Your rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
If you are located in California, you have rights under the CCPA including the right to know what personal data we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA.
For all other users, you may contact us at any time to request information about or deletion of data associated with your email address.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The last updated date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].