Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Trusted Advisor (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at trustedadvisor.live.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us through our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or inquiry you send us
We only collect this information when you voluntarily provide it. We do not require registration to browse our content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Trusted Advisor, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring website or source
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking tools. It helps us understand how our content is being used and how we can improve the experience for our readers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your questions or inquiries
- To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies
Trusted Advisor uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Affiliate Tracking — Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these links, third-party cookies may be placed on your device by the affiliate network to track purchases and attribute commissions.
- Functionality — Cookies help us remember your preferences and deliver a consistent experience across pages.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this website.
Affiliate Links & Third-Party Websites
Some articles on Trusted Advisor contain affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
These affiliate links direct you to third-party websites — including retailers and brands — that have their own privacy policies. Once you leave Trusted Advisor, we have no control over how those websites collect or handle your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location. This data is used in aggregate form and does not identify individual users.
For more information on how Google handles this data, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Children’s Privacy
Trusted Advisor is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Data Retention
We retain the information you provide — such as contact form submissions and newsletter sign-ups — only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Automatically collected data through analytics tools is retained according to the settings of those platforms and is not stored directly by us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
We do not sell personal information. For any CCPA-related requests, please contact us directly.
GDPR — European Users
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Our legal basis for collecting information is legitimate interest in operating and improving this website, and consent where applicable.
For any GDPR-related requests, please reach out to us directly.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to handling your information responsibly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Trusted Advisor Website:https://staging.trustedadvisor.live
Contact Page:https://staging.trustedadvisor.live/contact