Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 25, 2024

Introduction

Your privacy is extremely important to Best Picks by James Castle ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave comments.
  • Usage Data (Non-Personal): We automatically collect data about your device and how you interact with our website. This includes IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is primarily used for analytics and performance monitoring.
  • Affiliate Link Data: We track clicks on our affiliate links to earn commissions. This tracking is typically non-personal and managed via cookie tracking by our affiliate partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following specific purposes:

  • To send periodic emails, such as our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • To respond to inquiries, questions, and other support requests.
  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve our website's functionality and content.
  • To maintain the security and integrity of our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small files stored on your device) to enhance user experience, track website usage, and manage affiliate relationships. You have the option to accept or decline cookies via the banner displayed when you visit the site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities of the site, particularly the smooth operation of affiliate links.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. This excludes trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (like hosting providers), conducting our business, or serving our users (like analytics providers), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU's GDPR or California's CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact Page.