Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Data Driven Pick ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website datadrivenpick.com. We are an independent product and service review platform that aggregates publicly available review data to produce transparent, citation-backed rankings. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.

Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information necessary to operate our website and deliver our service to you.

We do not collect passwords, payment information, Social Security numbers, or any sensitive personal data through our website.

How We Use Your Information

Newsletter subscribers: Your name and email are used solely to deliver our weekly review updates. We never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.

Analytics data: We use aggregated, anonymized analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us decide which product and service categories to review next and which pages need improvement. We do not build personal profiles from analytics data.

Cookies: We use essential cookies to keep the site running, analytics cookies to measure traffic, and affiliate cookies to track referrals when you click a product or service link. Affiliate cookies are set by third-party retailers (such as Amazon) and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

Our product and service reviews contain affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings or scores. All products and services are ranked by aggregated data only.

When you click an affiliate link, you leave our website and enter a third-party site (such as Amazon, retailer websites, or service provider platforms). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may use the following third-party services that collect data on our behalf:

Review Data and Public Information

Our reviews aggregate publicly available data from sources including Amazon product listings, expert review websites, YouTube videos, Reddit threads, forum posts, and service provider pages. We do not collect personal information from individual reviewers. All review data is processed in aggregate form and attributed to sources via numbered citations.

If you believe we have referenced your content in error or you would like to request a correction, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

Newsletter data: We retain your name and email for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days.

Analytics data: Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Individual session data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to you.

Server logs: Standard server logs (IP addresses, page requests) are retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.

Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data. For newsletter subscribers, you can also simply unsubscribe.

Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings, ad blockers, or the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed below. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

European Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for newsletter subscriptions) and legitimate interest (for analytics and site operation). You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.