Privacy Policy for ExerciseBikeRatings.com

Last Updated: September 30, 2024

At ExerciseBikeRatings.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy, which adheres to the requirements of both Google AdSense and the Amazon Affiliate Program.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Data:
   When you visit ExerciseBikeRatings.com, we automatically collect non-personal data such as:

   • IP address
   • Browser type and version
   • Pages visited and time spent on the site
   • Referring site or source

   We collect this data through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to provide a better user experience and deliver relevant ads.

2. User-Provided Information:
   You may voluntarily provide us with personal data by:

   • Signing up for newsletters
   • Submitting comments or feedback
   • Participating in surveys or promotional offers

   The personal data collected may include your name, email address, and other contact details.

How We Use Your Information

• To Improve User Experience: We use data to personalize content, optimize user interaction, and improve the functionality of our site.
• To Display Personalized Ads: Through Google AdSense, we display relevant ads based on your browsing history.
• To Provide Recommendations: As part of the Amazon Affiliate Program, we recommend products and earn commissions on qualifying purchases.
• To Communicate: We may use your email to send newsletters, promotions, or updates, provided you have opted-in.

Google AdSense and Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site. AdSense employs cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to ExerciseBikeRatings.com and other websites. These cookies help ensure that the ads you see are relevant to your interests.

• DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google uses DART cookies to serve ads to users based on their interactions with our website and other sites across the internet. You can opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.

Amazon Affiliate Program

As an affiliate of Amazon, we earn commissions on qualifying purchases. When you click on an Amazon product link from our site, a cookie is used to track your activity and attribute the commission to our site.

• Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commission for purchases made through affiliate links, but this does not affect the price you pay or the quality of our reviews and recommendations.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for analytics and marketing purposes, including sharing with third-party service providers like Google and Amazon.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites, including Amazon.com. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites.

User Choices and Opt-Out Options

• Ad Personalization: You can manage or opt out of personalized ads through your Google account settings by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
• Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to access some features on our site.

Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no website or data transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, so please check back periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at contact@exercisebikeratings.com.