Privacy Policy
Beard Foundry ("we", "us", "our"), operating at beardfoundry.com, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights available to you when you visit our site. By using Beard Foundry, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways to help us run and improve our site:
- Analytics data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized or pseudonymized data about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on site, device type, browser, approximate location (country/city level), and referral source.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences, understand site usage, and support advertising and affiliate tracking. Cookies may be set by us directly or by third-party services we use.
- Voluntarily provided information: If you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
- Technical data: Standard server logs may capture your IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamps of your visit for security and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of Beard Foundry.
- To understand which articles, reviews, and product comparisons are most useful to our readers.
- To respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests.
- To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of our site.
- To track affiliate link performance so we can measure which recommendations are helpful to readers.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for essential site functionality, analytics, and affiliate/advertising tracking. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party providers to help operate and monetize our site, including analytics providers, advertising networks, and affiliate programmes. These third parties may collect information directly through cookies or tracking pixels placed on our pages, subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked from our site.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
We may also participate in other affiliate programmes from time to time. Any compensation we receive from affiliate partnerships is used to support the operation of this site and does not affect the objectivity of our reviews, ratings, or recommendations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery), or when required by law, to protect our rights, or to investigate fraud or security issues.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, such as newsletter subscriptions.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Opt out of cookies and tracking through your browser settings or available opt-out tools.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Beard Foundry is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@beardfoundry.com
- Website: beardfoundry.com/contact