Privacy Policy

Introduction & Scope

Welcome to UnderTwenty.blog. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By accessing or using UnderTwenty.blog, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access our service. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

Information Collection Methods

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website:

• Email Addresses: Collected when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Browsing Data: Information about your visit to our website, including pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Interaction Data: Which links you click, products you view, and features you use on our site
• Referral Information: The website that referred you to UnderTwenty.blog

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial account information, or health information.

Usage of Collected Data

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you our weekly email newsletter with product recommendations and deals (only if you’ve subscribed)
• Site Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Content Personalization: To understand which products and categories interest our readers most
• Analytics: To measure website traffic, popular content, and user engagement
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests for information

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookie Policy & Tracking

UnderTwenty.blog uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks on Amazon affiliate links to earn commissions (Amazon Associates)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser settings. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our site.

Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

Important Affiliate Disclosure: UnderTwenty.blog 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.

When you click on our Amazon product links and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps fund our product testing and keeps our site running.

Our commitment to you:

• We only recommend products we have personally purchased and tested for at least 14 days
• Our reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of commission rates
• We’ll tell you when a product is bad, even if it means earning less
• All prices are verified within 24 hours of posting, but Amazon prices can change at any time

For more information about the Amazon Associates Program, please visit Amazon’s affiliate program page.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We share certain information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:

• Amazon: Affiliate click data to track commissions through the Amazon Associates Program
• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analytics (anonymized data)
• Email Service Provider: Email addresses of newsletter subscribers for delivery purposes only
• Web Hosting Provider: Technical data necessary to host and operate our website

We will never:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email address with marketers or advertisers
• Rent or lease your data to anyone
• Use your information in ways not disclosed in this policy

Data Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

• SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL technology
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular security updates
• Regular Backups: Website data is backed up regularly to prevent loss
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data, restricted to authorized personnel only
• Monitoring: Regular security monitoring to detect and prevent unauthorized access

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union (EU), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@undertwenty.blog. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

User Rights & Controls

All users (not just EU residents) have the following rights and controls:

• Unsubscribe from Emails: Every newsletter email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom
• Delete Cookies: You can clear cookies from your browser at any time through browser settings
• Request Data Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of your personal data
• Opt Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions or privacy settings to block Google Analytics
• Access Your Data: Request a copy of what information we have about you
• Update Information: Contact us to correct or update your email address or other data

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

UnderTwenty.blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@undertwenty.blog. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Policy Updates & Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Notify newsletter subscribers via email if changes are material
• Display a prominent notice on our homepage for 30 days
• Maintain an archive of previous versions for transparency

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.