Summary: FineReviews collects minimal personal data (email if you subscribe, analytics data). We use cookies for site functionality and analytics. We participate in affiliate programs and disclose this fully. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. You have full rights to access, correct, or delete your information.
1. Who We Are
FineReviews ("we," "us," "our") operates the website located at https://finereviews.shop. We are an independent supplement review platform providing research-based health and wellness content to consumers in the United States and Canada.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content. By using finereviews.shop, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Data Controller Contact: privacy@finereviews.shop
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Name — if you voluntarily provide it when contacting us
- Message content — if you send us an inquiry via email or contact form
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized where required by law)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (how you found our site)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Click interactions with affiliate links
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (described in Section 4).
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Payment information (we do not process transactions)
- Social Security Numbers or government IDs
- Health or medical records
- Precise geolocation
- Biometric data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website — understanding traffic patterns, popular content, and technical issues
- To send newsletters — if you subscribe, we use your email to deliver content you requested
- To respond to inquiries — if you contact us, we use your information to respond
- To track affiliate link performance — aggregate data on which products readers engage with, without identifying individuals
- To comply with legal obligations — retaining records as required by applicable law
- To prevent fraud and abuse — identifying and blocking malicious traffic
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. Example: session management.
- Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled). These are only set with your consent where required.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies — Set by ClickBank and Digistore24 when you click affiliate links. These allow affiliate networks to track referrals and attribute commissions. These cookies are set by third parties and governed by their own privacy policies.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies (Important)
When you click an affiliate link on FineReviews, you will be redirected to a third-party website (such as a supplement brand's page via ClickBank or Digistore24). These networks place their own tracking cookies on your device, which may persist for 30–90 days. These cookies allow the affiliate network to attribute any subsequent purchase to FineReviews and pay us a commission. We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to ClickBank's Privacy Policy and Digistore24's Privacy Policy for details.
How to Control Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites
FineReviews participates in affiliate marketing programs, including those operated by ClickBank and Digistore24. When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our affiliate relationships are disclosed on every page, at the top of every review article, and on our dedicated Affiliate Disclosure page. This is fully compliant with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials and Canadian Competition Bureau guidelines.
Our website contains links to third-party websites. Once you leave finereviews.shop, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process data on your behalf:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. IP anonymization is enabled. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. Google Privacy Policy. You may opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Email Newsletter Provider (e.g., Mailchimp or ConvertKit) — Used to send newsletters. Your email is stored on their servers and processed according to their privacy policies.
- ClickBank — Affiliate network. ClickBank Privacy Policy.
- Digistore24 — Affiliate network. Digistore24 Privacy Policy.
- Web Hosting Provider — Our hosting provider may process server logs that include IP addresses for security and performance purposes.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, email delivery). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose information as legally required.
- Business transfers — If FineReviews is acquired or merges with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
- Protection of rights — To protect the rights, property, or safety of FineReviews, our users, or others.
8. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
- Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for reference and legal purposes, then deleted.
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default), then automatically deleted.
- Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
For US Residents (California — CCPA)
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)
- Right to access personal information we hold about you
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to withdraw consent for non-essential data processing
For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
- Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@finereviews.shop. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
FineReviews is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@finereviews.shop and we will delete it promptly.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website (HTTPS)
- Access controls limiting who can access personal data
- Regular security assessments of our systems
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes
- Notify newsletter subscribers by email for material changes
Your continued use of finereviews.shop after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@finereviews.shop
🌐 Website: https://finereviews.shop
📍 Operating jurisdiction: United States
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT" in your email subject line.