Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
SimmerPicks ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website simmerpicks.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
What We Collect
Information you provide
- Email address -- If you sign up for our newsletter or price drop alerts, we collect the email address you provide. This is entirely optional and you can use the site without providing any personal information.
Information stored locally on your device
We use your browser's localStorage (not traditional cookies) to remember:
- Whether you've dismissed the email signup popup
- Your feedback votes on review pages ("Was this helpful?" responses)
- Basic preferences for your browsing experience
This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you submit feedback, in which case only the vote itself is sent (not your browsing history or preferences).
Information we do not collect
- We do not set tracking cookies
- We do not collect payment information (all purchases happen on retailer sites)
- We do not collect your name, address, or phone number
How We Use Your Information
- Email addresses -- To send newsletters, price drop alerts, and new review notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
- Feedback votes -- To improve our review content and understand which reviews are most helpful to readers.
Third-Party Services
Our site interacts with the following third-party services:
- Amazon Associates -- When you click affiliate links, Amazon may set their own cookies to track the referral. This is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
- Keepa -- We use Keepa's API to retrieve product price history data. Keepa does not receive any of your personal information through our site.
- Cloudflare -- Our site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect basic server logs (IP addresses, request timestamps) as part of their hosting service. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics (planned) -- We plan to add Google Analytics 4 for understanding how visitors use the site. When implemented, this will use cookies to collect anonymized usage data. We will update this policy before adding analytics tracking.
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We never have and never will.
Your Rights
Regardless of where you live, you have the right to:
- Access your data -- Request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
- Delete your data -- Request that we delete your email address and any associated data from our systems.
- Unsubscribe -- Opt out of email communications at any time.
- Clear local data -- You can clear localStorage through your browser settings at any time.
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information (which we do not do). To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have additional rights including data portability and the right to restrict processing. Our legal basis for processing your email address is your consent (which you can withdraw at any time). To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
Data Retention
We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Aggregated, anonymized feedback data (vote counts) may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be linked back to any individual.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
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. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at: