Privacy Policy

What Information I Collect and Why

I collect as little information as possible. Here is a complete breakdown of everything this site gathers, along with my reason for collecting each piece.

Information You Choose to Share

These are things you actively and voluntarily give me:

• Newsletter sign-up: Your email address and (optionally) your first name. I use this solely to send you new blog posts and occasional product recommendations. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and I will never sell your address to anyone. Period.
• Contact form submissions: Your name, email, and whatever you write in the message. I use this to reply to you. I do not add contact-form emails to any marketing list unless you specifically ask me to.

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the site, some technical data is collected automatically by the web server and any analytics tools I use:

• Usage data: Which pages you visited, how long you stayed, and what you clicked. This helps me understand which reviews are most helpful so I can write more content like that.
• Device and browser information: Your browser type (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.), screen size, and operating system. I use this to make sure my site looks good on the devices my readers actually use.
• General location: Country and city-level location based on your IP address. This is never precise enough to identify you personally. It helps me understand where my readers are located so I can recommend products available in those regions.
• Referral source: Whether you came from Google, social media, or another website. This tells me how people discover my content.

How I Use Your Information

I only use your data for purposes that directly benefit you or help me create better content. Here is the complete list:

I do not use your information for targeted advertising, profiling, or selling to data brokers. That is a firm commitment.

Third-Party Services on This Site

Running a website involves a handful of outside services. Here is an honest rundown of every third party that may interact with your data when you visit Tech in Everyday Life:

Amazon Associates Program

This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click a product link and land on Amazon, Amazon may set its own cookies and track that your visit originated here. I do not see any personal details about your Amazon account, purchases, or payment information — Amazon keeps that private. The only data I receive from Amazon is anonymized reports showing how many clicks and purchases came from my links, which helps me understand which product recommendations are most useful. You can read my full affiliate disclosure for more details.

Website Hosting and Analytics

My hosting provider processes server requests, which means it has access to standard web server logs (IP addresses, page requests, timestamps). I may also use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand traffic patterns. Any analytics data I review is aggregated and anonymized — I see numbers like "247 people visited the earbuds review this week," not individual identities.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. Here is what this site uses:

• Essential cookies: These keep the site functioning properly — things like remembering your dark/light mode preference. The site would not work correctly without them.
• Analytics cookies: If I use an analytics service, it may place a cookie to distinguish returning visitors from new ones. This data is always aggregated and anonymous.
• Third-party cookies: When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon may set its own cookies on your device. I have no control over Amazon's cookies, but you can manage them through your browser settings or Amazon's privacy preferences.

You can disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. The site will still work, though some features (like theme preference memory) may not persist between visits.

How I Protect Your Data

Your Rights as a Visitor

Regardless of where you live, I believe everyone deserves control over their personal information. Here is what you can do:

For visitors in the European Union, United Kingdom, or California, you have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA respectively. I honor all of these — just contact me with your request.

Children's Privacy

While I review family-friendly gadgets like kids' tablets and educational tech, this website is written for adults — specifically parents, grandparents, and caregivers making purchasing decisions. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has submitted data through my contact form, please let me know and I will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

If I make meaningful changes to this privacy policy, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of the page and, for significant changes, mention it in my newsletter. I will never quietly change the policy in ways that reduce your rights without notice. The full history of changes is reflected in the update date — if you want to know what specifically changed, just ask.