Last Updated: April 28, 2025

At ReviewAndSelect.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are a passionate group of individuals committed to helping our community make well-informed purchasing decisions through thorough product reviews. Protecting your privacy and securing your personal information are among our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services, and how you can exercise your rights concerning that information.

1. Introduction

We believe in full transparency and accountability. This policy applies whether you access ReviewAndSelect.com from India, the United States, or anywhere else in the world, and it informs you:

  • What information do we collect (both what you provide directly and what we gather automatically)?
  • How and why we use, store, and disclose that information.
  • Your choices and rights about the personal data you entrust to us.
  • Our data protection measures and the safeguards we maintain.

By using our website or providing your information through any form, email, or comment feature on ReviewAndSelect.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Account and Profile Information: If you sign up for our newsletter or leave a comment, you may provide your name, email address, and any other details you choose to include.
  • Reviews and Ratings: When you submit reviews, ratings, questions, or feedback, the content and any personal identifiers included become part of our records.
  • Contact Forms & Emails: Messages sent via our contact form or direct email (including attachments) are retained for response, support, and record-keeping.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: When you visit our site, our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring site, pages viewed, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We place cookies, web beacons, pixels, and local storage items on your device to recognize returning visitors, remember preferences (e.g., language, region), analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content.

2.3. Third-Party and Social Media Data

  • Analytics Platforms: We use analytics services to understand website usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics). These services may collect data such as session duration, bounce rates, and page interactions, generally in an anonymized or aggregated form.
  • Social Widgets and Plugins: If you interact with embedded social media features (e.g., Facebook “Like” button), the social network may collect information about your visit. We do not control their data collection practices; please review their privacy policies directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

3.1. Site Operations and Improvement

  • Service Delivery: To operate, maintain, and enhance our website features (e.g., comment moderation and personalized content suggestions).
  • Performance Analysis: To measure and analyze traffic and usage trends, detect technical issues, and optimize site speed and reliability.

3.2. Communication and Engagement

  • Updates and Newsletters: To send you information about new reviews, special promotions, or changes to this policy, only if you have opted in.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, troubleshoot problems, and improve our support processes.

3.3. Affiliate Marketing and Revenue Generation

  • Affiliate Links: We partner with programs such as Amazon Associates, Flipkart, and other affiliate networks. When you click on our affiliate links and complete a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This revenue supports our review efforts and site upkeep.
  • Commission Tracking: Your click through these links may be tracked by affiliate networks via cookies or unique identifiers to attribute any qualifying purchases to our account.

3.4. Legal Compliance and Protection

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., tax reporting, lawful requests from authorities).
  • Rights Protection: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities that might harm you or us.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to provide you with a smoother, more tailored experience:

4.1. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality, such as navigating between pages and securing our login and comment systems.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember the choices you make (e.g., language, region) for a more personalized experience.
  • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Used by third parties to deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests, based on browsing behavior.

4.2. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

  • Browser Controls: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
  • Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party providers offer opt-out mechanisms for their tracking technologies—refer to their privacy policies for details.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

We value honesty and transparency:

  • Unbiased Reviews: Even though we may earn a commission from affiliate links, our content remains impartial and based on our genuine experience and research.
  • List of Affiliate Programs: We currently participate in multiple affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, Flipkart, Commission Junction, etc.).
  • No Extra Cost to You: Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay for any product or service.
  • Influence on Content: Our choice of products to review is guided solely by editorial criteria and community demand, not by affiliate relationships.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

6.1. With Service Providers

  • Hosting & Maintenance Providers: Companies that help us host the site, manage our servers, or provide technical support.
  • Email & Marketing Platforms: Providers that manage our newsletter distribution and email analytics.
  • Analytics & Advertising Partners: Services that enable us to measure performance and monetize through targeted ads.

All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.

6.2. For Business Transfers

If ReviewAndSelect.com undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner—in which case we will require that the recipient follow this Privacy Policy.

6.3. Legal Requirements and Protection

  • Compliance with Laws: We may disclose information when required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders) or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our site, users, or others.

6.4. With Your Consent

Except as described above, we will not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Active Users: When you sign up or interact with ReviewAndSelect.com, we maintain your data for as long as your account remains active or you continue to engage with our services.
  • Deletion and Anonymization: When data is no longer needed, we either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be linked to you.

8. International Data Transfers

Because we serve a global audience:

  • Data Centers: Your information may be stored on servers located in India, the United States, or other jurisdictions.
  • Safeguards: We implement contractual and technical safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses, encryption) to protect data that is transferred across borders.
  • Compliance with Local Laws: We comply with the data protection regulations of the regions we serve, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  1. Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct or complete any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to suspend the processing of your data.
  5. Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it elsewhere.
  6. Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@reviewandselect.com or go to the contact us page. We will respond within the time frame required by applicable law.

10. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

If you are a resident of California (or another U.S. jurisdiction with a “do not sell” right), you may exercise your right to opt out of the sale of your personal information as provided by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws.

To submit an opt-out request, please email us at contact@reviewandselect.com with “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the subject line; we will honor your request within the timeframe required by law.

In India, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 prohibit the sale of sensitive personal data without explicit consent, and we likewise do not sell, lease, or trade any of your personal or sensitive personal information.

11. Anti-Spam Policy

We take unsolicited communications seriously:

  • Opt-In Only: We send marketing emails only to users who have explicitly opted in.
  • Unsubscribe Option: Every marketing email includes a clear unsubscribe link. Once you unsubscribe, we promptly remove you from future mailings.
  • Compliance with Laws: We adhere to the CAN-SPAM Act (U.S.), the Information Technology Act and rules in India, and similar regulations elsewhere.

12. Children’s Privacy

ReviewAndSelect.com is intended for users aged 18 and over:

  • No Collection from Minors: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.
  • If We Learn of Unauthorized Collection: If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.

13. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites for your convenience:

  • Independent Practices: We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
  • Recommendation to Review Their Policies: Please read the privacy policies of any site you visit via our links.

14. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data:

  • Encryption: We use HTTPS (SSL/TLS) to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
  • Access Controls: Internal access to personal data is restricted on a need-to-know basis.
  • Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

15. Disclaimer

All content on ReviewAndSelect.com, including reviews, ratings, comparisons, and recommendations, is provided for informational purposes only:

  • No Warranty: We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information.
  • Use at Your Own Risk: Your reliance on any information is at your own risk.
  • Not Professional Advice: Reviews and recommendations do not constitute professional or legal advice. Always conduct your research before making purchasing decisions.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

  • Notification of Significant Changes: If we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on our homepage or send you an email if you have opted into communications.
  • Review the “Last Updated” Date: Each version of this policy is marked with its effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, please email us at contact@reviewandselect.com or go to the contact us page.

We strive to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. Thank you for placing your trust in ReviewAndSelect.com. We remain dedicated to protecting your privacy while helping you select the best products for your needs.