Privacy Policy

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• •Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and subscription preferences
• •Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
• •Reviews: Any reviews or feedback you submit about vendors

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• •Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• •Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs
• •Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
• •Anonymized Identifiers: Hashed IP addresses for analytics (not personally identifiable)

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• •To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• •To send newsletter updates and ranking notifications (with your consent)
• •To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• •To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• •To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• •To comply with legal obligations

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, including:

• •Theme preference (light/dark mode) stored in localStorage
• •Session management for admin functionality

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• •Page views and navigation patterns
• •Vendor profile visits and affiliate link clicks
• •Search queries and filter usage

Affiliate Tracking

When you click affiliate links, tracking parameters may be added to identify referrals. This helps us maintain our service through commission earnings but does not affect the price you pay or collect additional personal information.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

• •Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., Supabase for data hosting, email service providers)
• •Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• •Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• •Aggregated Data: Non-personally identifiable, aggregated statistics may be shared publicly

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• •Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• •Secure database hosting with Supabase (SOC 2 Type II compliant)
• •Row-level security policies for data access control
• •Regular security assessments and updates
• •Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• •Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• •Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• •Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• •Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• •Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• •Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• •Contact Submissions: Up to 2 years after last communication
• •Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; identifiable data for 90 days

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email (if you have subscribed). Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: