Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HomeGymPicker ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at homegympicker.com (the "Site"). It also describes your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area, and other relevant regulations.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit, such as:

• Contact form submissions (name, email address, message).
• Any other information you choose to send us directly.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected:

• Device and browsing data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
• Affiliate link data: When you click on an affiliate link, the destination retailer, manufacturer, or affiliate partner may receive information about the visit for link attribution. This is described further in Section 4.
• Analytics data: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized page view and click data. This data is aggregated and does not include personal identifiers.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers, including Vercel, may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. These include:

• Strictly necessary cookies required for site functionality.
• Third-party affiliate tracking that may be applied by the retailer, manufacturer, or affiliate partner after you leave our Site.
• Analytics cookies used by Vercel to collect anonymized usage statistics.

You can control cookie preferences through our consent management tool, accessible via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect Site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
• To provide product comparisons, compatibility data, and editorial content.
• To track aggregate affiliate-link clicks and attribute commissions where an applicable affiliate relationship exists.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience (via Vercel Analytics).
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Affiliate and Tracking Disclosures

HomeGymPicker may participate in direct affiliate programs with retailers or manufacturers, or work with affiliate partners. When you click an affiliate link, the destination site or applicable affiliate partner may use its own link-attribution or conversion-measurement technologies. This may enable us to earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We do not control the privacy practices of destination retailers, manufacturers, or affiliate partners. Review the privacy policy of the site you visit before providing personal information or completing a purchase.

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

5. Analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to collect anonymized, aggregated data about page views, visitor interactions, and technical performance (including Core Web Vitals such as Largest Contentful Paint and Cumulative Layout Shift). These services process limited data (e.g., page URL, referrer, browser type, device category, aggregate page views) without cookies or personal identifiers. We respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal; when GPC is detected, Vercel Analytics data collection is suppressed on your browser.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Your Rights Under the CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
• Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. You can decline optional analytics, and you can manage third-party tracking through your browser and the destination sites you visit.
• Non-discrimination — we will not deny services or charge different prices based on exercise of your privacy rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, submit a request via our Contact page. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.

6.2 Your Rights Under the GDPR (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including affiliate tracking and analytics.

Analytics data is processed based on our legitimate interest in improving the Site, and you may opt out via Cookie Settings or GPC. Any affiliate tracking applied by a third party after you leave our Site is governed by that party's privacy policy and consent controls.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us via our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically disable optional analytics. You can review the current settings through Cookie Settings at any time, but GPC continues to take precedence while the signal is active.

8. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months from the date of submission. Aggregated analytics data is retained by Vercel Analytics in accordance with their data retention policy. Any third-party affiliate tracking data is managed by the applicable destination site or affiliate partner and subject to its privacy policy.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to retailers and manufacturers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete it.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Via our Contact page