Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Contact us via email at review@veridict.site
• Leave comments on our product review articles
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Submit feedback or inquiries through contact forms

Personal information may include:

• Name: First and last name
• Email Address: For communication and newsletters
• IP Address: Automatically collected for analytics and security
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or feedback you submit on our articles

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Veridict.site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience and track site usage
• Analytics Data: Information collected via Google Analytics, including demographics, interests, and behavior patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise GPS location)

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services you choose to connect with our Site, such as:

• Social Media: If you interact with our social media profiles or share our content
• Advertising Partners: Data from ad networks to optimize advertising performance
• Affiliate Networks: Information from Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs regarding purchases made through our referral links

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Operate and Maintain Our Website

• Provide, operate, and maintain the functionality of Veridict.site
• Deliver high-quality product reviews, buying guides, and comparison articles
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website features and content
• Understand and analyze how you use our Site to optimize user experience
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure website security

2.2 To Communicate With You

• Respond to your inquiries sent to review@veridict.site
• Send you newsletters, product recommendations, and updates (with your consent)
• Notify you about new product reviews, guides, and special content
• Provide customer service and address your questions or concerns
• Inform you about changes to our services, policies, or terms

2.3 For Marketing and Advertising

• Display targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Participate in affiliate marketing programs (Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks)
• Retarget visitors who have previously interacted with our product reviews
• Provide personalized product recommendations based on your browsing history

2.4 For Analytics and Research

• Analyze website traffic, user behavior, and demographics via Google Analytics
• Conduct research to improve our content quality, review methodology, and relevance
• Generate reports on website performance and audience insights
• Test new features and optimize website design for better user experience

2.5 To Comply with Legal Obligations

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Veridict.site, our users, or others
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or technical issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements

3. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

3.1 How Amazon Associates Works

When you click on product links or purchase products through our affiliate links directed to Amazon:

• Commission: We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you
• Cookies: Amazon uses cookies to track your activity and attribute sales to our referral
• Cookie Duration: Amazon’s tracking cookies typically last 24 hours from the time you click our affiliate link
• No Extra Charge: You pay the same price regardless of whether you use our affiliate link or access Amazon directly
• Editorial Independence: Our product reviews, comparisons, and recommendations are based on thorough research, testing, and editorial analysis—not influenced by potential commission earnings

3.2 Amazon Data Collection

When you interact with our Amazon affiliate links on Veridict.site:

• Amazon may collect information about your browsing and purchasing behavior on their platform
• Amazon’s data collection is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice
• We do not receive personally identifiable information about individual customers or their specific purchases
• We receive aggregate reporting on clicks, conversions, and commission earnings without personal customer details
• Amazon may use your data for their own marketing and personalization purposes as outlined in their privacy policy

3.3 Amazon Product Advertising API

We use the Amazon Product Advertising API to display product information, prices, images, and availability on our review pages:

• Product data (titles, descriptions, images, prices, ratings) is sourced directly from Amazon
• Prices and availability are subject to change and may differ from what is displayed on our Site
• We update product information regularly, but real-time accuracy is not guaranteed
• Always verify current prices, availability, product specifications, and reviews on Amazon.com before making a purchase
• Product images are provided by Amazon and are subject to Amazon’s terms of use

3.4 FTC Compliance Statement

In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255):

• We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships on every page containing affiliate links
• Our product reviews represent our honest opinions based on extensive research, testing, and analysis
• We may earn commissions from purchases made through our affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers
• Our editorial content and product recommendations are not influenced by potential commission earnings
• We only recommend products we believe provide genuine value to our readers
• All reviews clearly distinguish between objective facts and editorial opinions
• We maintain editorial independence in all our content creation and publication decisions

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, login information, and browsing activity to enhance your user experience on Veridict.site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required):

• Necessary for the basic functionality of the website
• Enable core features like page navigation and access to secure areas
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Cannot be disabled as they are essential for site operation

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):

• Collect anonymous information about how visitors use Veridict.site
• Track metrics like page views, bounce rate, session duration, and traffic sources
• Help us understand which product reviews are most popular and useful
• Enable us to improve website performance and content quality
• Data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users

Advertising Cookies (Amazon Associates, Google Ads, Ad Networks):

• Track your browsing behavior to display relevant product advertisements
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and affiliate conversions
• Enable retargeting of visitors who have previously viewed our product reviews
• Used by third-party ad networks including Amazon, Google, and other advertising partners
• Help us show you relevant product recommendations based on your interests

Social Media Cookies:

• Enable social sharing features for our product reviews (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram)
• Track interactions with social media buttons and widgets
• May be used by social platforms to build profiles of your interests
• Allow you to share our content easily on your social networks

4.3 How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser Settings:

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings
• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and prevent access to certain features, including personalized product recommendations and optimal site performance.

5. Third-Party Services and Disclosures

We use various third-party services to operate, maintain, and improve Veridict.site. These services may collect, use, and share your information as described in their respective privacy policies:

5.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, demographics reporting, content performance measurement
• Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), device info, pages visited, time on site, referral sources, demographic data
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

5.2 Amazon Associates

• Purpose: Affiliate marketing, product recommendations, commission tracking for purchases
• Data Collected: Click activity on affiliate links, purchase behavior, cookie tracking for attribution
• Privacy Policy: Amazon Privacy Notice
• Cookie Duration: 24 hours from click

5.3 Google AdSense / Google Ads

• Purpose: Display advertising, ad targeting, revenue generation to support free content
• Data Collected: Browsing behavior, interests, demographics for ad personalization
• Privacy Policy: Google Ads Privacy & Terms
• Opt-Out: Google Ad Settings

5.4 Email Marketing Services

• Purpose: Newsletter distribution, subscriber management, email campaign analytics
• Data Collected: Email address, name, subscription preferences, open rates, click rates
• Unsubscribe: Every email contains an unsubscribe link for easy opt-out at any time
• Contact: Manage subscriptions by emailing review@veridict.site

5.5 Social Media Platforms

• Platforms: Facebook, Twitter (X), Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube
• Purpose: Social sharing, content promotion, audience engagement, community building
• Data Collected: Interactions with social buttons, shares, likes, follows, comments
• Privacy Policies: Governed by each platform’s respective privacy policy

5.6 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

• Examples: Cloudflare, Amazon CloudFront, or similar CDN services
• Purpose: Faster page loading, DDoS protection, improved website security and performance
• Data Collected: IP address, request data, device information for security and performance optimization

5.7 Web Hosting Services

• Purpose: Website hosting, data storage, server infrastructure
• Data Collected: Server logs, IP addresses, access times, error logs for maintenance and security
• Security: Industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology (https://)
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with industry-standard security protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular Updates: WordPress core, plugins, and themes are regularly updated to patch security vulnerabilities
• Firewall Protection: Web application firewalls (WAF) protect against malicious attacks, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting
• Backup Systems: Regular automated backups ensure data recovery in case of system failure or data loss
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and potential security threats
• Strong Authentication: Password-protected admin areas with strong authentication requirements

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:

• Email Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years for customer service and communication purposes
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months (default setting)
• Comment Data: Retained indefinitely as part of published content unless deletion is requested
• Cookies: Duration varies by type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may last 30 days to 2 years
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at review@veridict.site. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights (All Users)

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for marketing purposes
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in every email or contact us at review@veridict.site
• Cookie Control: Manage cookies through your browser settings or opt-out tools

8.2 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction: Restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time without affecting prior processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

8.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we’ve collected, sources, purposes, and third parties with whom we share data
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we collected from you (subject to certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise CCPA rights without receiving discriminatory treatment
• Authorized Agent: Designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: review@veridict.site

Please include “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line and provide sufficient information to verify your identity.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website Veridict.site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these age thresholds.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at review@veridict.site. We will promptly investigate and delete such information from our systems upon verification.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we:

• Do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Do not target content or advertising to children under 13
• Do not allow children under 13 to create accounts or subscribe to newsletters
• Will delete any information inadvertently collected from children upon discovery

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses: Approved by the European Commission for international data transfers
• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate data protection
• Binding Corporate Rules: For intra-organizational transfers (if applicable)
• Explicit Consent: We may obtain your explicit consent for data transfers when required

By using Veridict.site and providing your information, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers, storage, and processing.

11. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked across websites.

Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals at this time.

However, you can manage cookies and tracking through:

• Browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks (see Section 4.3)
• Privacy-focused browser extensions and plugins
• Incognito or private browsing modes (note: this doesn’t make you anonymous to websites)

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Post the revised Privacy Policy on this page at https://veridict.site/privacy-policy/
• Notify users via prominent website notice or email for significant material changes
• Maintain previous versions for your reference upon request

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information and respect your privacy.

13. Contact Information

14. Consent and Acknowledgment

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Last Reviewed: December 7, 2025
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