⚠️ Important Notice:

This privacy policy applies to TopBidets.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Welcome to TopBidets.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our data collection, use, and protection practices.

By accessing and using TopBidets.com, you consent to our privacy practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Site.

This Privacy Policy applies only to TopBidets.com. We are not responsible for privacy practices of linked third-party websites.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide:

  • Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email, phone number, and message
  • Email Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
  • Comments: If you comment on our pages, we collect that content
  • Feedback: When you provide product or content feedback, we store that information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you visit TopBidets.com:

  • IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Pages Visited: Which pages you view and how long you stay
  • Referrer: How you reached our website
  • Clicks: Which links you click on
  • Timestamp: Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

2.3 Information NOT Collected

We do NOT intentionally collect:

  • Credit card information
  • Bank account details
  • Social Security numbers
  • Health or medical information
  • Biometric data
  • Precise geolocation data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use collected information for:

  • Site Improvement: To understand how users interact with our site and improve content
  • Analytics: To track traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behavior
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
  • Newsletter: To send you updates if you opt-in to our mailing list
  • Performance: To monitor site performance and fix technical issues
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

3.2 Marketing & Promotional Uses

If you opt-in to our mailing list, we may send you:

  • New product reviews and guides
  • Content updates and improvements
  • Bidet buying tips and information
  • Newsletter with selected articles

You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes such as:

  • Subpoenas or court orders
  • Government investigations
  • Legal claims or disputes
  • Protection of rights, property, or safety

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about you.

4.2 How We Use Cookies

TopBidets.com uses cookies for:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics tracks page views and user behavior
  • Preferences: Remembering your site preferences
  • Affiliate Tracking: Amazon affiliate links use cookies to track referrals
  • Session Management: Maintaining your session on our site

4.3 Cookie Types

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Analytics Cookies Track user behavior and site performance 2 years
Affiliate Cookies Track Amazon Associates referrals 24 hours
Session Cookies Maintain your session End of session
Preference Cookies Remember your settings 1 year

4.4 Controlling Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy

Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects your IP address and device information. Visit Google's Privacy Policy to learn more.

5.2 Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click Amazon links, Amazon sets cookies to track referrals. See Amazon's Privacy Notice for details.

5.3 Contact Forms

Contact forms may use third-party services to deliver emails. Your information is transmitted to these services to facilitate communication. We only use reputable services with strong privacy practices.

6. Affiliate Links & Disclosure

6.1 Affiliate Relationship

TopBidets.com includes affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. When you click these links and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

6.2 Transparency

We clearly disclose affiliate relationships on product pages and in our footer. Our affiliate status does not influence our reviews or recommendations. We recommend products based on quality and value, not commission rates.

6.3 Your Privacy with Affiliate Links

When you click affiliate links, the third-party retailer sets cookies to track the referral. Your information goes to that retailer's privacy policy. We do not receive your personal information through these transactions.

7. Data Protection & Security

7.1 Security Measures

TopBidets.com implements security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server hosting
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited employee access to personal data
  • Protection against unauthorized access

7.2 Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Contact Form Submissions: 1 year or until you request deletion
  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics Data: 2 years (automated purge)
  • Server Logs: 90 days

7.3 Data Breach Notification

If we experience a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will:

  • Notify affected users without unreasonable delay
  • Describe the nature of the breach
  • Outline steps we're taking to address it
  • Provide contact information for questions

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access Your Information

You have the right to request a copy of personal information we hold about you. Contact us with your request, and we will provide it within 30 days.

8.2 Correct Information

If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections. We will update records promptly.

8.3 Delete Your Information

You can request deletion of personal information we hold. We will delete it within 30 days, except where we have legal obligations to retain it.

8.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of our mailing list by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Contacting us with an opt-out request
  • Using your browser's "do not track" settings

8.5 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you're located in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to be informed about data processing
  • Right of access to your data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@topbidets.com

Subject: Privacy Request

Include details about your request and we will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of TopBidets.com constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Additional Information

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect these signals but do not currently change our practices based on them, as there is no industry standard for honoring these requests.

Children's Privacy

TopBidets.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Links to Third-Party Websites

TopBidets.com contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

✓ Last Updated:

This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 4, 2024. Check back periodically for updates.