Bath and Bag ("we," "us," or "our") operates bathandbag.com, a website dedicated to sous vide and precision cooking equipment reviews, guides, and recommendations. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate and improve our site:
- Usage and Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location, and general navigation patterns.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and support advertising and affiliate tracking functions. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
- Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via email, a contact form, or subscribe to a newsletter, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address.
- Technical Data: We may automatically log IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for security and site performance purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of bathandbag.com
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our reviews, guides, and overall user experience
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or customer support requests
- Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them
- Track affiliate link performance and referral activity
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Cookies
Cookies help us understand visitor behavior and improve site performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain site features. We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used by third-party advertising and affiliate networks, including Amazon, to track referrals and display relevant offers.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers who may collect or process data on our behalf or through embedded tools on our site, including:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Amazon Associates Program: For affiliate link tracking and commission attribution when you click on product links leading to Amazon.com.
- Email and Newsletter Providers: If you subscribe to updates, your email address is stored securely with our email service provider.
- Hosting and Content Delivery Providers: To ensure reliable and secure delivery of our website content.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of information they collect, and we encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers strictly for the purposes described in this policy, or when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent fraud or security issues.
Data Retention
We retain analytics and usage data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions are retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of analytics tracking or marketing communications
- Withdraw consent to cookie usage through your browser settings
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Bath and Bag is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: bathandbag.com