Privacy Policy

Welcome to ReviewsMonk.com! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your information when you visit and use our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in our data processing practices. This policy adheres to both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), providing you with specific rights regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a better experience on ReviewsMonk.com. The types of information we collect include:

  • Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other contact information you submit when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through our contact form.
  • Log Data: Like many websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit ReviewsMonk.com. This includes your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
  • Cookies and Web Beacons: We use cookies and web beacons to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic. (See the “Cookies & Web Beacons” section below for more details).
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you use ReviewsMonk.com, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on each page. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website’s content and functionality.

We only collect personal information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is collected. We do not collect sensitive personal information, such as health information or financial details.

Cookies & Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small electronic images that are embedded in web pages or emails. We use both cookies and web beacons to:

  • Personalize your experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and tailor the content you see on ReviewsMonk.com to your interests.
  • Analyze website traffic: We use cookies and web beacons to track how users interact with our website and identify areas for improvement.
  • Serve targeted advertisements: We may use cookies and web beacons to display advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of ReviewsMonk.com. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the “Help”, “Tools” or “Edit” settings). You can also opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your computer until you delete them). We also use first-party cookies (which are set by ReviewsMonk.com) and third-party cookies (which are set by our advertising partners or analytics providers).

Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

ReviewsMonk.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This means that when you click on links to Amazon.com and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This commission helps us to maintain and improve ReviewsMonk.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

ReviewsMonk.com may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. These companies typically use cookies and web beacons to collect this information. We do not have control over the cookies or web beacons that these third-party advertisers use.

Each of these advertising partners has their own privacy policy, which you should consult for more information about their data processing practices. Here are links to the privacy policies of some of our common advertising partners:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of all third-party websites you visit.

CCPA & GDPR Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of your personal information free of charge, unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, in which case we may charge a reasonable fee.
  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, under certain circumstances. This right is not absolute and may be subject to certain exceptions, such as when we need to retain your information to comply with a legal obligation.
  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain circumstances. This means that we can only store your information, but cannot use it for any other purpose.
  • The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or directly to you, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, under certain circumstances. This includes the right to object to the use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
  • The right to not be discriminated against: California residents have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising their CCPA rights. We will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices or rates, or provide you with a different level of quality of goods or services if you exercise your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email Address Here]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days under GDPR and 45 days under CCPA). To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are a California resident, you may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. To do so, you must provide the authorized agent with written permission to act on your behalf and verify your identity with us.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that we have violated your rights under the GDPR.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on ReviewsMonk.com and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as an email notification). Your continued use of ReviewsMonk.com after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.