This Privacy Policy describes how TotalTechPicks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://totaltechpicks.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information automatically when you visit our site:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL. This is collected automatically by our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages).
- Analytics: We may use anonymous analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, session duration). No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Cookies: We do not set first-party tracking cookies. Third-party services (see below) may set cookies.
We do not collect: names, email addresses, payment information, or account data. There is no account or login system on this site.
2. Affiliate Links (Amazon)
TotalTechPicks participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click a product link and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Amazon may collect data about your activity on their platform per their own Privacy Notice.
3. Third-Party Services
Our site may interact with the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare Pages — Hosting and CDN provider. May collect IP addresses and request logs. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — If enabled, serves ads and may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing activity. Google Privacy Policy
- Reddit (public data) — We display publicly available Reddit community sentiment data. No personal Reddit data is collected. Reddit Privacy Policy
- Pinterest — We maintain Pinterest boards that link back to this site. Pinterest may collect data about your Pinterest activity. Pinterest Privacy Policy
4. How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used solely to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Understand aggregate traffic patterns (not individual users)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain server logs for a limited period as required by our hosting provider. No other personal data is stored by us.
6. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Since we collect minimal data, most requests will be trivially satisfied. To make a request, contact us at contact@totaltechpicks.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at contact@totaltechpicks.com.