Best Tech Radar (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website besttechradar.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us via email or forms, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- Any information you include in your message
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
- IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and emails
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
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Cookie Type |
Purpose |
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Essential |
Required for website functionality |
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Analytics |
Help us understand how visitors use our site |
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Advertising |
Used by ad networks to show relevant ads |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense – Advertising (if applicable)
- Affiliate networks – Track purchases made through our links
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Affiliate Links
Best Tech Radar participates in affiliate programs, including:
- Amazon Associates
- Other retailer affiliate programs
When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.
Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial recommendations. We recommend products based on testing and merit, not commission rates.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
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Service |
Purpose |
Privacy Policy |
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Google Analytics |
Traffic analysis |
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Google AdSense |
Advertising |
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Amazon Associates |
Affiliate links |
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WordPress/Hosting |
Website platform |
Varies by provider |
We recommend reviewing these policies for complete information about how your data is handled.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Secure HTTPS connection
- Regular software updates
- Limited access to personal data
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our website.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data:
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
For California Residents (CCPA)
- Know: Request what personal information we collect
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@besttechradar.com.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites (retailers, manufacturers, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights:
Email: support@besttechradar.com
We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.