Privacy Policy for iboughtthis.org

Welcome to iboughtthis.org ("we", "us", "our"). We operate a review and recommendation website where we share product insights, guides, and comparisons. Some links on our site may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Definitions

• “You” / “Your”: A visitor, user, or customer of our website.
  

• “Site”: iboughtthis.org and any pages under this domain.
  

• “Content”: Text, images, videos, audio, reviews, or any form of data displayed on the Site.
  

• “User Content”: Any content submitted by users.
  

• “Site Content”: All content published by us.
  
  

2. Information We Collect

We collect two categories of data:

A. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our site, we may automatically receive information such as:

• Pages you view
  

• Time spent on each page
  

• Referring URLs
  

• Browser type and version
  

• Device type and operating system
  

• IP address (for analytics and security purposes)
  

• Click behavior, especially on affiliate links
  

• Information about purchases you make after clicking our affiliate links (reported anonymously by affiliate partners)
  

This information does not personally identify you.

B. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Email address (e.g., newsletter signup)
  

• Any information you send through contact forms
  

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To improve our website and user experience
  

• To analyze advertising and affiliate link performance
  

• To send email updates or newsletters, if you opted in
  

• To track affiliate sales, as required by our affiliate partners
  

• To improve content recommendations
  

• To prevent fraud or misuse of our website
  
  

If you wish to unsubscribe from our email list at any time, you can do so via the unsubscribe link or email us at iboughtthisusa@gmail.com.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yes, we use cookies.

Cookies help us:

• Store user preferences
  

• Understand website traffic
  

• Track affiliate clicks
  

• Monitor advertising performance
  

• Improve content personalization
  
  

We also use third-party tracking tools such as:

• Google Analytics
  

• Amazon affiliate cookies
  

• Other affiliate networks (e.g., Impact, ShareASale, CJ, etc.)
  

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

For Google Analytics opt-out, visit Google’s opt-out tool online.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

iboughtthis.org participates in various affiliate programs.
When you click our links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.

This does not affect:

• The price you pay
  

• Your shopping experience
  

• Our review standards
  
  

All reviews and recommendations are based on honest opinions and research.

6. Do We Share Your Information?

We may share non-personal, aggregated, or anonymized information with:

• Trusted third-party analytics providers
  

• Affiliate partners
  

• Advertising partners
  

• Email service providers
  
  

We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
  

• Protect our rights or site integrity
  

• Assist in fraud prevention
  

7. Third-Party Websites

Our site contains links to external third-party sites.
These sites have their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for:

• Their content
  

• Their data practices
  

• Their policies
  

If you experience issues with a linked site, please inform us.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights (For U.S. Users Including California Residents)

Depending on your state, you may have rights such as:

• Requesting what information we collect
  

• Requesting deletion of personal data
  

• Opting out of cookie-based tracking
  

• Opting out of marketing communications
  

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (COPPA compliance).

10. Global Privacy Policy Compliance

We make reasonable efforts to comply with global privacy standards such as:

• U.S. state privacy laws (including California Consumer Privacy Act where applicable)
  

• GDPR-style transparency for international visitors
  

If you have specific requests regarding your data, contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
 Any modifications will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

12. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.