Privacy Policy
How Reviewstown collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to this site.
The Short Version
Who We Are
Reviewstown (reviewstown.com) is an independent consumer technology media publication. We publish hands-on reviews, buying guides, and news covering smartphones, cameras, drones, audio products, wearables, AI tools, and related consumer tech categories.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit this site, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: automatically when you browse the site, and directly when you choose to contact us.
Automatically collected information
When you visit Reviewstown, our servers and analytics tools record standard technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymised where required by law)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the site you came from)
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- General geographic location (country or city level, not precise location)
This data is collected in aggregate form for analytics purposes. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.
Information you provide directly
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this solely to respond to your query. We do not add unsolicited email contacts to any mailing list.
We do not operate a user registration or account system. We do not collect names, postal addresses, or payment information from visitors.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Site improvement: understanding which articles and categories readers find most useful, so we can produce more of what works.
- Performance monitoring: tracking page load times and technical errors to keep the site running reliably.
- Advertising: displaying relevant ads to support our independent editorial operation. Ad networks may use anonymised browsing data to serve contextual ads.
- Reader communication: responding to emails and feedback sent to us directly.
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that has any legal or significant effect on you.
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Reviewstown uses the following categories of cookies:
Essential cookies
Always active
Required for the site to function. These include WordPress session cookies and security tokens. They do not track you across other sites.
Analytics cookies
Optional
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics sets cookies that track sessions and page views. IP addresses are anonymised. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising cookies
Optional
We display ads through third-party advertising networks. These networks may set their own cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history across other sites. You can manage these preferences through your browser settings or opt-out tools provided by the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
Third-Party Services
Reviewstown works with the following third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: website traffic and audience measurement. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense / advertising partners: display advertising to support free content. Advertisers may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
- YouTube: embedded video content from youtube.com. YouTube may set cookies when you interact with embedded players. YouTube Privacy Policy
- Affiliate networks: some product links on this site are affiliate links. Clicking them and making a purchase may result in a commission paid to Reviewstown, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly identified where required by applicable disclosure rules.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites linked from our content. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
EEA and UK residents (GDPR)
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
California residents (CCPA)
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
- Analytics data: retained for 14 months in Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted.
- Email correspondence: retained for as long as the conversation is active and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. We do not archive email indefinitely.
- Server logs: typically retained for 30 days for security and debugging purposes, then deleted automatically.
Children’s Privacy
Reviewstown is a general consumer technology publication intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Reviewstown after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy?
We are happy to explain how we handle data or to help you exercise your privacy rights.