Welcome to ReviewSGT.com (hereinafter referred to as “ReviewSGT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website. We operate in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), respecting your rights and providing you with control over your personal data.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from and about you, including:
Information You Provide to Us Directly
- Contact Information: When you contact us through our website (e.g., using a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, provide you with updates, and personalize your experience.
- Comments and Reviews: If you choose to post comments or reviews on our website, the information you submit will be publicly visible. We collect and store this information to facilitate discussions and allow other users to benefit from your insights. Please exercise caution when posting personal information in public areas.
- Account Information: Although generally ReviewSGT does not require user accounts, if in the future we implement a user account system, we may collect your username, password, and other registration details. This information is used to manage your account, provide you with access to specific features, and personalize your experience.
Information We Collect Automatically
- Log Data: When you visit our website, our servers automatically record information about your device, browser, and activity. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages you visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We use this data to analyze trends, administer the website, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, such as the links you click, the pages you view, and the searches you perform. This data helps us understand user behavior, improve our website’s design and functionality, and personalize your experience.
Information From Third Parties
- Affiliate Networks: We may receive information from affiliate networks related to your interactions with affiliate links on our website. This could include information about products you have purchased after clicking on one of our links. This data is used to track the effectiveness of our affiliate marketing efforts and ensure proper commission payments.
- Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyze data about your use of our website. This data helps us understand user behavior, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Cookies & Web Beacons
Like many websites, ReviewSGT uses cookies and web beacons to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your usage patterns.
- Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, track your activity, and personalize your experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
- Web Beacons: Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small, invisible images that are embedded in web pages and emails. They are used to track user activity, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and personalize your experience. We may use web beacons in conjunction with cookies to collect and analyze information about your usage patterns.
The specific types of cookies and web beacons we use include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit most often.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
ReviewSGT.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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click on an Amazon link on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This helps us to keep the website running and provide high-quality content. We are independently owned and the opinions expressed here are our own.
Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
ReviewSGT may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These advertising networks may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and deliver targeted advertisements. We do not have direct control over the information collected by these advertising networks, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.
Some of our advertising partners may include:
- Google AdSense: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Other affiliate networks and advertising partners.
CCPA & GDPR Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal information.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of the information, the purposes for which we collect the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. However, ReviewSGT does not currently sell your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
GDPR Rights (European Residents)
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information and receive a copy of it.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your CCPA or GDPR rights, please contact us at [insert contact email address]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that we have violated your privacy rights.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.