1. Introduction
SalonTestedReviews.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. By using this site, you agree to this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Automatically: When you visit, our third-party advertising and analytics partners (including Google) may collect cookies, device identifiers, IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site.
- Directly: When you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name and email address.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
- To analyze site traffic and improve content (via Google Analytics)
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes
4. Third-Party Advertising — Google
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Additional opt-out and policy resources:
- Google Ads Settings — opt out of personalized advertising
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- Google's advertising policies
- How Google uses cookies
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies through our advertising partners to:
- Serve personalized advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Analyze traffic patterns
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect the functionality of some features. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones — refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products that have been personally tested by our team. Compensation does not influence our rankings or reviews — our recommendations are based solely on performance.
Our affiliate practices comply with the FTC Endorsement Guides.
7. Your Rights & Opt-Out Options
All visitors:
- Opt out of Google personalized ads: Google Ads Settings
- Opt out via NAI: networkadvertising.org
- Opt out via DAA: aboutads.info/choices
California Residents (CCPA):
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- The right to know what personal information we collect about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
- We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us here.
8. Data Retention
We do not maintain a database of visitor information. Contact form submissions are transmitted via email and retained only as long as necessary to respond. Third-party services (Google) retain data per their own policies, linked above.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us here.