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Summary: ShieldReview is an independent review website. We collect basic analytics data to improve our content. We participate in affiliate programs — when you click links to products and buy, we may earn a commission. We do not sell your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
ShieldReview ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at ShieldReview.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and visit, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (where you came from)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- General geographic location (country/region level)
Information You Provide: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address. We do not require account creation to use this Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content
- To analyze which reviews and articles are most helpful to our readers
- To respond to inquiries you send us
- To monitor and improve Site performance and security
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for targeted advertising, and we do not build personal profiles of individual users.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click affiliate links, the merchant may set cookies to track referrals and purchases. These are governed by their privacy policies.
- Functional cookies: Small cookies that remember your preferences to improve your experience.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
ShieldReview participates in affiliate marketing programs.
When you click certain links on our Site — particularly links labeled "Get [Product]" — and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you.
We participate in the following programs:
- Norton/Gen Digital affiliate program
- Other antivirus company affiliate programs as disclosed per product review
- Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate) network
- Impact network
Our editorial content and ratings are not influenced by our affiliate relationships. We evaluate products based on independent testing.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including product manufacturer websites (such as Norton.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before making purchases.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytical purposes. We share information with trusted service providers including Google Analytics (anonymized data), our hosting provider, and email service where applicable.
7. Data Security
Our Site uses HTTPS encryption to secure data in transit. Since we do not collect sensitive personal information — all purchases happen on merchant websites — the security risk to users of this Site is minimal.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
- Right to correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data
- Right to opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking
- GDPR rights (EU/EEA residents): All rights under the General Data Protection Regulation apply
- CCPA rights (California residents): Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act apply
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
ShieldReview
Email: privacy@shieldreview.com
Phone: 1 877 880 7160
Website: ShieldReview.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.