Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information. When you visit our site, our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps. We do not require account creation, and we do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via our newsletter signup form or contact email).

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through our email service provider (Resend). This data is used solely to send you product recommendations and is never sold to third parties.

Cookies & Tracking

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics (G-7MB31ZGQVR) — measures traffic and usage patterns. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Vercel Analytics — privacy-focused performance monitoring with no personally identifiable information collected.
• Amazon Associates — places cookies when you click affiliate links to track purchases for commission purposes.

You can disable all cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect site functionality.

Amazon Associates Program

BestElectronicsReviewed.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on an Amazon link from our site, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track your purchase for commission purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 30 days. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per the respective service provider's policies (Google Analytics: 14 months).

Your Rights — GDPR (EU/EEA)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to Correction — Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing — Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Unsubscribe — Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in every email or our unsubscribe page.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@bestelectronicsreviewed.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Your Rights — CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know — You may request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete — You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale — We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@bestelectronicsreviewed.com with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.

Categories of personal information collected: Identifiers (IP address, email if subscribed), Internet activity (pages visited, referring URL), and Inferences (analytics data). Purpose: Site analytics, newsletter delivery, and affiliate link tracking. Sold in last 12 months: None.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data based on: (a) legitimate interests for analytics and site improvement, (b) consent for newsletter subscriptions, and (c) contractual necessity for providing our services. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information we collect, including HTTPS encryption for all pages and secure API endpoints. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be announced via our newsletter if applicable.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at privacy@bestelectronicsreviewed.com.