1. Data Controller
ringadvice.com is operated as an independent editorial project. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
- Navigation data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type and operating system. Collected anonymously via analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and affiliate tracking. See Section 4 for details.
- No personal data forms: We do not collect names, emails or addresses unless you contact us directly.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Website analytics and performance | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) |
| Affiliate link tracking | Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) |
| Responding to inquiries | Contract performance (Art. 6.1.b GDPR) |
4. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics): Anonymous traffic analytics. Retention: 2 years. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Amazon Associates cookies: Set when you click affiliate links. Allows Amazon to attribute purchases to our referral. Retention: 24 hours (session) or 90 days (cart addition). Governed by Amazon's privacy policy.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right of rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right of erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your data.
- Right to restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained per Amazon's policies (typically 90 days). If you contact us, correspondence is retained for up to 3 years.
7. International Data Transfers
Google Analytics may transfer data to the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Amazon Associates transfers data per their Privacy Notice, which covers international transfers under Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites (ouraring.com, samsung.com, ultrahuman.com, amazon.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
9. Affiliate Disclosure
ringadvice.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program and may participate in other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our editorial opinions or recommendations.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]