Privacy Policy
1. Introduction & Scope
Welcome to SharpSpan. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using SharpSpan, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments on our articles
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Participate in surveys or feedback requests
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Device information (mobile vs. desktop)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Service: Deliver content, respond to inquiries, and improve user experience
- Email Communications: Send newsletters, product recommendations, and updates (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Analytics & Improvement: Understand how visitors use our site to improve content and functionality
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
5. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
SharpSpan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
What This Means:
- When you click on Amazon product links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you
- Amazon uses cookies to track your clicks and purchases to credit us with the referral
- We only recommend products we believe will provide value based on our research and testing
- Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest product reviews and recommendations
Amazon’s Privacy Policy governs the use of cookies and data collection related to their services. We encourage you to review Amazon’s Privacy Notice.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about site visits, pages viewed, and user interactions. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Service Provider
We use an email service provider to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails. Your email address and any information you provide when subscribing is stored securely with our provider and used solely for sending you our newsletters and updates.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDNs to deliver website content efficiently. These services may collect technical information about your visit to optimize content delivery.
7. GDPR Compliance & EU Visitors
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and optional data collection
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics and website improvement
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Your GDPR Rights Include:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
8. Your Privacy Rights
Regardless of your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
- Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals when possible
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
9. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and patches
- Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
- Regular security audits and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
SharpSpan is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
11. Policy Updates & Contact Information
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.