Introduction
Consumer Advisory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit consumersadvisory.org (the “Site”), how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Contact Information:
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@consumersadvisory.org
Email Newsletter Subscription:
When you voluntarily sign up for our email alerts or newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
This information is collected and managed through our email service provider. We use this information solely to send you consumer awareness updates, scam alerts, product recall notifications, and other relevant content you’ve requested.
Analytics and Cookies:
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Website Analytics: We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our Site. This may include:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General geographic location (city/region level)
- Advertising Cookies: We may use advertising services and place advertising cookies to:
- Measure ad campaign effectiveness
- Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Track conversions from ad clicks
- Affiliate Cookies: As part of our affiliate partnerships (including with major retailers and affiliate networks), cookies may be placed on your device when you click on product links. These cookies track purchases to determine if we earn a commission. We do not control these third-party cookies.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Email Communications: To send you newsletters, scam alerts, product recalls, and consumer awareness updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage and improve our content and user experience
- Advertising: To measure ad performance and show relevant ads
- Affiliate Program Participation: To track referrals and earn commissions on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers:
- Email Service: Processes and stores email addresses for newsletter delivery
- Analytics & Advertising: Processes analytics and advertising data
- Affiliate Networks: May receive limited data (such as referral information) when you make a purchase through our affiliate links
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Your Rights and Choices
Email Preferences
- Unsubscribe: Every email we send includes an easy unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
- Update Preferences: Contact us at privacy@consumersadvisory.org to update your email preferences.
Cookie Preferences
- Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some Site features may not function properly without cookies.
- Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser-based opt-out tools provided by analytics services.
- Advertising Settings: You can control personalized ads through your advertising preferences settings provided by ad networks.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we’ve collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but sharing data with advertising partners may qualify as a “sale” under California law.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To Exercise Your Rights:
Email us at privacy@consumersadvisory.org with your request. We will respond within 45 days.
European Users (GDPR)
While we geo-block visitors from the European Union, if you are an EU resident who accesses our Site, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@consumersadvisory.org.
Data Retention
- Email Addresses: We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. After you unsubscribe, we may retain your email for up to 30 days to process the unsubscribe request and prevent accidental re-subscription.
- Analytics Data: Analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider’s data retention policies.
- Cookies: Most cookies expire after your browsing session ends or within 90 days, depending on the cookie type.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Consumer Advisory is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We do not ask for age information during email signup.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@consumersadvisory.org.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security Measures We Use:
- Secure HTTPS encryption on our Site
- Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
- Regular security reviews of our service providers
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies, affiliate partners, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Data Transfers
If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If we make material changes, we may notify you by:
- Posting a prominent notice on our Site
- Sending an email to subscribers (if applicable)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@consumersadvisory.org
Website: consumersadvisory.org
Consent
By using Consumer Advisory, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
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