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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-10-05

This Privacy Policy explains how Portable Coolers Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use portablecoolersguide.site (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to this Policy.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: If you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email, and any information you choose to share.
  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymized data about pages viewed, links clicked, device/browser type, and approximate location derived from IP for analytics.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, local storage, and pixels to remember preferences and understand how the Site is used.

How We Use Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its tools (e.g., calculators, planners).
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Analyze aggregate usage to improve content, testing methodology clarity, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies to:

  • Maintain session preferences (e.g., units or climate zone selections in calculators).
  • Measure traffic patterns and page performance.
    You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit certain features.

Analytics

We may use privacy‑respecting analytics providers to understand aggregate usage. These services may set cookies or process anonymized IP addresses. We do not use analytics to collect sensitive personal data.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our testing protocols, scoring, or editorial decisions. We link to multiple retailers when possible and clearly label affiliate-supported content.

Third-Party Links

Our content may link to external sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., analytics, email delivery) under confidentiality obligations.
  • Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. We may retain anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and reporting.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; risks remain.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.

International Users

If you access the Site from outside your home country, you consent to processing in the country where our services operate, which may have different data protection rules than your jurisdiction.

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can use browser settings and extensions to manage cookies and tracking.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be noted on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Policy or your data, contact: [email protected]