Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Welcome to Pinch-Flat. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience while you browse our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Non-Personal Data
We collect non-personally identifiable information through tracking technologies such as cookies, affiliate link tracking, and analytics tools. This may include:
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Browser type and device information
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IP address (in anonymized form where possible)
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
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Referring website or source
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Clicks on affiliate links
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Purchases made after clicking affiliate links (tracked anonymously by our partners)
b) Affiliate Link Tracking
When you click on a product recommendation or affiliate link on our site, a cookie may be placed on your browser. This cookie includes a unique identifier that:
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Tracks your activity related to the affiliate product
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Allows us and our affiliate partners to attribute sales and clicks correctly
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May last for a limited time (e.g., 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the merchant)
We do not collect your personal name, email, address, or payment information from these actions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected to:
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Analyze website performance and user engagement
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Optimize our content, layout, and affiliate strategy
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Track the effectiveness of affiliate marketing campaigns
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Improve user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
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Essential cookies: Necessary for site functionality
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Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
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Affiliate cookies: Track clicks and purchases made via our referral links
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the site.
4. Third-Party Services
Our site uses services and platforms provided by third parties, including:
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Affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates, ShareASale, etc.)
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Analytics tools (like Google Analytics)
These third parties may also collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
5. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are visiting from the European Union, we process your data under the following legal bases:
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Your consent (for cookies and tracking)
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Our legitimate interest in understanding website performance and improving user experience
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Legal compliance (where necessary)
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data privacy laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to:
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Access the data we have about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Object to certain processing activities
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Withdraw consent for cookie use
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File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [Your contact email]
7. Data Retention
We retain non-personal data collected through tracking for a limited period necessary for analysis and compliance, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 info@pinchflat
🌐 www.pinch-flat.com
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