Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At www.affiliateautomate.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit our site.

1. Your Privacy Matters

We do not collect, sell, or distribute personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, phone number, or address. We also do not profile individual users.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, our servers automatically collect basic technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device and screen resolution
  • Domain type

This information is collected only for statistical purposes to help us improve your experience on the site. It is not shared or sold to third parties.

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

  • Track usage patterns
  • Understand user preferences
  • Improve ad delivery

Some cookies are placed by third-party advertisers or analytics services. These may include cookies or web beacons that collect anonymous data such as IP addresses or browser types.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this site.

4. Third-Party Advertising

We partner with third-party ad networks (such as Google, ValueClick, and others). These companies may:

  • Use cookies/web beacons to show personalized ads
  • Collect non-personally identifiable data (e.g., browsing behavior, location)

You can opt-out of interest-based advertising via:

5. Data Storage and International Transfer

By using our site, you agree to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We follow Safe Harbor principles where applicable to bridge privacy laws between the U.S. and EU.

6. Electronic Newsletters

We may offer free email newsletters. Subscription is voluntary, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

We do not share or sell your email address or personal details.

7. Log Files & Analytics

We use standard log files and analytics tools to understand:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referral sources

This data helps us improve our content and user experience. It is never linked to individual identities.

8. Comments and User Content

When you leave a comment:

  • We collect your comment, IP address, and browser details for spam detection
  • If using Gravatar, your hashed email may be used to show your profile picture
  • Your name and comment will be public on the site

9. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our site, please avoid including embedded location (EXIF GPS) data. Others may download and extract that data.

10. Children’s Privacy

In accordance with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13 without parental consent.

11. Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images). These behave the same as if you visited the source site directly and may collect data or set cookies.

12. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal info (except username)
  • Admins can also manage user info

13. Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:

  • A copy of your stored personal data
  • Deletion of your personal information

This excludes data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

14. Data Sharing

We do not share individual user data unless required by law or for public safety.

Aggregate data (e.g., demographics, trends) may be shared with advertisers to better tailor content and ads.

15. Opt-Out Options

You may choose not to:

  • Subscribe to our newsletters
  • Participate in interactive features (e.g., surveys, polls)

These choices minimize the need for us to collect personal information.

16. External Links

We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their policies separately.

17. Policy Updates

If our Privacy Policy changes in the future, the updates will apply only to data collected after the policy revision date.

Your Consent

By using www.affiliateautomate.com, you agree to this privacy policy and our data practices.