At GelCompare.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website, GelCompare.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use the Site, we may collect both Personal Data and Non-Personal Data:
Personal Data: If you are located in the European Union, GelCompare.com will process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Your Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Postal Address
Payment information (if making a purchase through affiliate links)
Non-Personal Data: This includes information that does not personally identify you, such as:
Browser Type
Device type and operating system
IP address
Referring URL
Interaction with the Site (such as pages viewed, clicks, etc.)
Referring URL
We collect personal data through various methods:
Contact Forms: When you submit inquiries, feedback, or other messages via forms on the Site.
Newsletter Subscription: When you sign up for our newsletter.
Affiliate Purchases: When you click on affiliate links and make purchases through them.
Cookies: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve the Site’s services and user experience.
Send newsletters, promotional offers, or marketing emails (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Respond to customer service requests and inquiries.
Process purchases made through affiliate links and track affiliate commissions.
Monitor and analyze user behavior to improve the Site and offer personalized content.
Ensure the security of the Site and prevent fraud..
3. Affiliate Links
GelCompare.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links and make a purchase. However, this does not affect the price you pay for products or services. We may partner with third-party companies like Amazon, Walmart, and others to provide links to products that we review or recommend.
Disclosure: If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive compensation at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate Tracking: Affiliate links track certain information about the products viewed or purchased through the link, such as which affiliate link was clicked and the items purchased.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and actions over time.
What We Use Cookies For:
Tracking user behavior on the Site (e.g., pages viewed, products compared).
Personalizing your experience (e.g., showing product recommendations).
Providing targeted advertising or promotional content.
You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings to accept or reject them. However, some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, but we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. When you visit third-party websites, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how your data is handled.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information..
7. Your Privacy Rights Under CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request to Know: You can request to know what personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
Request Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data that we have collected.
Opt-Out of the Sale of Personal Data: While we do not sell personal data, you have the right to opt out of the sale of data under the CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Access: You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy of it.
Correction: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another organization.
Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for the use of your personal data at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove that information.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will post the updated policy on the Site and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:
