Last Updated: [05/11/2025]
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://bestpickornot.com
We are a product review blog dedicated to helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions through unbiased analysis and expert recommendations.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- Your IP address
- Browser user agent string (to help spam detection)
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be provided to the service to check for a profile picture. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here. Approved comments display your profile picture publicly.
Media
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- Editing Cookies: If you edit/publish content, a cookie saves the post ID (expires in 1 day).
Embedded Content
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- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions (if you’re logged into their platform).
Data Sharing & Retention
Who We Share Data With
- Password reset emails include your IP address.
- Comments may be checked via automated spam detection services.
How Long We Keep Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely (to auto-approve follow-up comments).
- Registered users (if applicable) can edit/delete their personal data anytime (except usernames). Admins may also access this data.
Your Rights
You can:
- Request an export of your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data (excludes data retained for legal/security purposes).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Your Contact Email]
Additional Disclosures
- Affiliate Links: We earn commissions through qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
- Third-Party Services: Google Analytics may track anonymized usage data.
Changes to This Policy: Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Questions? Email [Your Contact Email].
Key SEO & Legal Notes for U.S. Audience:
- Compliance: Aligns with FTC disclosure rules and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- Clarity: Uses plain English (no legalese).
- Trust Signals: Explicit about affiliate relationships and data practices.
