1) Who we are

reviewstaar.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) publishes reviews, comparisons, and guides about ecommerce platforms and physical products. We may include affiliate links in our content that allow us to earn commissions.

This Privacy Policy is intended to satisfy requirements under GDPR/UK GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other applicable privacy regulations, to the extent they apply to your use of reviewstaar.com.

2) What this policy covers

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use it and on what legal bases
  • How we share it
  • Your rights and choices
  • Cookies and tracking
  • Security, retention, and international transfers
  • How to contact us and how we update this policy

3) Information we collect

A) Information you provide to us

  • Contact details: your name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.
  • Content you submit: questions, feedback, or comments.
  • Preferences: newsletter interests/opt-in choices.

B) Information collected automatically

  • Usage and device data: IP address, browser, OS, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps.
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies: used for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate attribution (to track qualifying purchases made after clicking our links).

C) Information from third parties

  • Analytics partners: aggregated traffic and performance metrics.
  • Affiliate platforms/partners: order/conversion events necessary for attribution and commission validation (typically pseudonymous IDs, order IDs, and timestamps).
  • Email service providers: subscription status and engagement metrics (opens/clicks) for our newsletter (if enabled).

We do not intentionally collect “special/sensitive” categories of data. Please do not submit such information to us.

4) Why we use your data (legal bases)

  • Provide & operate the site (Legitimate Interests / Contract): run pages, load content, troubleshoot.
  • Analytics & performance (Legitimate Interests / Consent where required): understand engagement and improve content.
  • Affiliate attribution (Legitimate Interests / Consent where required): track qualifying purchases made via our affiliate links.
  • Communications (Consent/Legitimate Interests): respond to messages and send newsletters you opted into.
  • Security & fraud prevention (Legitimate Interests / Legal Obligation).
  • Legal compliance (Legal Obligation): comply with requests from authorities or legal proceedings.

5) Cookies & tracking technologies

Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary: core site functionality, security, and consent storage (cannot be switched off).
  • Performance/analytics: understand visits, engagement, and improve content.
  • Affiliate tracking: attribution cookies/pixels set by us or our affiliate partners to recognize when a qualifying purchase occurs after a link click.
  • Advertising/retargeting (if used in future): only with consent where required.

Your choices

  • Use our cookie consent banner to accept/reject non-essential cookies.
  • Adjust browser settings to block/delete cookies.
  • Use opt-out mechanisms offered by specific analytics/ads providers (where applicable).

Turning off non-essential cookies may impact features like accurate affiliate attribution or analytics.

6) How we share information

We share personal data only as necessary with:

  • Service providers: hosting/CDN, analytics, email delivery, security, and affiliate tracking.
  • Affiliate partners: to record conversions, validate commissions, and prevent fraud.
  • Professional advisors: legal/accounting when necessary.
  • Authorities: when required by law.
  • Business transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or restructuring.

We do not sell personal information for money. In jurisdictions where “sell”/“share” includes cross-context behavioral advertising, you can exercise opt-out rights (see Section 10).

7) International transfers

If data is transferred internationally, we use safeguards recognized by law (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or UK Addendum/IDTA, or rely on adequacy decisions where applicable).

8) Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes described:

  • Contact emails: for as long as needed to respond and maintain records (typically up to 24 months).
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe + routine cleanup (e.g., 24 months after last activity).
  • Server logs: typically up to 12 months.
  • Analytics/affiliate events: per provider norms (often 12–26 months).
    We then delete or anonymize data.

9) Your rights & choices

GDPR/UK GDPR (EEA/UK residents)

  • Access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • File a complaint with your supervisory authority.

CCPA/CPRA (California residents)

  • Know/access, correct, delete, and opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” (for cross-context behavioral advertising).
  • Limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (we do not intentionally collect it).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

How to exercise: email support@reviewstaar.com with your request. We may need to verify your identity. You may designate an authorized agent where allowed by law.

If required, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” option (e.g., a link in the footer or a page at reviewstaar.com/do-not-sell-or-share).

10) Children’s privacy

reviewstaar.com is not directed to children under 13 (or the relevant age in your country). We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

11) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., HTTPS, access control, least-privilege) to protect your information. No method is 100% secure.

12) Third-party links

We link to external merchants/platforms. Their sites have separate privacy practices, which we do not control. Review their policies before providing data or purchasing.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will update the “Effective date” and, where required, provide additional notice.

14) Contact

Questions or privacy requests: support@reviewstaar.com