Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

LensPicks collects minimal personal data. We do not require an account or registration to use the Website. The following information may be collected automatically:

• Log Data: Browser type, device type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps when you access the Website.
• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage patterns.
• Contact Form Data: If you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Analyze usage trends and optimize the user experience
• Communicate with you if you submit a contact form inquiry
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and affiliate tracking. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
• Affiliate Cookies: Set when you click an affiliate link to eBay. These allow eBay to credit LensPicks for qualifying purchases.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

LensPicks uses the following third-party services:

• eBay Partner Network (ePN): When you click an affiliate link, eBay may set cookies to track the referral. eBay’s privacy policy applies to data collected on their platform.
• eBay Browse API: Used to fetch product listings and pricing data. No personal data is transmitted to eBay through our API calls.
• Unsplash: Used for article header images. Unsplash does not track users through embedded images.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of cookies and tracking via browser settings
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent as a legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact the LensPicks Editorial Team through our contact page.