Cordless Vacuum Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates bestcordlessvacuumguide.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
We are a consumer research site that reviews cordless vacuums through real-world testing. This site is operated by Garrick Dee from the Philippines. Because our readers come from around the world, this policy is written to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), and other applicable privacy laws.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily give us when you:
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Leave comments on articles (name, email address, comment content, IP address)
- Subscribe to any email notifications (email address)
We do not require account creation to use this site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
- Device and browser information: browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, click patterns
- Network information: IP address, approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Cookie data: session cookies, preference cookies, and third-party cookies from our advertising and analytics partners (detailed below)
Information Collected by Third Parties on Our Site
The following third-party services operate on our site and may collect data independently:
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| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics / GTM | Website analytics | Pages viewed, session duration, device info, approximate location, referral source |
| Mediavine | Display advertising | IP address, device type, OS, browser type, language, email (hashed), browsing behavior for ad targeting |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate link tracking | Click data, purchase data tied to affiliate links, cookie identifiers |
| Google AdSense if applicable |
Display advertising | Browsing behavior, device info, ad interaction data |
| YouTube embedded videos |
Video content | Viewing data, device info when videos are played |
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the website — ensure pages load correctly and troubleshoot technical issues
- Understand our audience — analyze which content is most useful so we can improve our reviews and testing coverage
- Display advertising — our advertising partner Mediavine serves ads that fund our independent testing; some ads are personalized based on your browsing behavior
- Track affiliate referrals — when you click an affiliate link (such as an Amazon link), cookies track whether a purchase is made so we can receive a commission
- Respond to inquiries — if you contact us, we use your information to reply
- Comply with legal obligations — we may retain certain data as required by law
We do not use your information to:
- Build individual user profiles for sale to third parties
- Send unsolicited marketing emails (unless you have opted in)
- Make automated decisions that have legal or significant effects on you
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering cookie consent preferences). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. We use Google Analytics, which collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies: Placed by Mediavine and its advertising partners to serve relevant ads. These cookies track browsing behavior across websites to build interest profiles for ad targeting.
Affiliate Cookies: Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs place cookies when you click affiliate links. These typically last 24 hours (Amazon) and track whether you make a purchase.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Your browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See All About Cookies for instructions.
- Our cookie consent banner: When available, use the consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies.Opt-out tools: Visit the NAI Opt-Out Page, the DAA Opt-Out Page, or download the AppChoices App for mobile opt-out.
Blocking cookies may affect your experience on the site. You will still see ads, but they will not be personalized.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Affiliate Links and Commissions
Some links on this site are affiliate links to retailers like Amazon. When you click these links, a cookie is placed on your device to track the referral. If you make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships never influence our testing methods, results, or recommendations. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, under the broad definitions in the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data with advertising partners for targeted advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
We share data with:
- Mediavine and its advertising partners — for serving personalized ads
- Google — for analytics and (if applicable) advertising
- Amazon Associates — for affiliate tracking
- Web hosting provider — our hosting provider processes data as necessary to serve the site
- Law enforcement — only if required by law or to protect our legal rights
We do not share your contact information (name, email) with any third party for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted unless needed for ongoing correspondence
- Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the public discussion, unless you request removal
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (currently 14 months)
- Advertising data: Managed by Mediavine and its partners according to their respective retention policies
- Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
Your Privacy Rights
For All Visitors
Regardless of where you live, you can:
- Opt out of personalized advertising using the tools listed in the Cookies section above
- Request deletion of any personal information you’ve provided directly (e.g., contact form submissions, comments) by contacting us
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents — GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing of your personal data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling for advertising
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on (a) your consent (e.g., cookie consent), (b) legitimate interest (e.g., analytics to improve the site), and (c) contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your contact form inquiry).
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents — CCPA/CPRA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Delete personal information we hold about you
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Non-discrimination — we will not treat you differently for exercising your rights
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (we do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information)
To opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information: Contact us through our contact page with the subject “Do Not Sell My Personal Information,” or use the opt-out tools listed in the Cookies section.
We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request.
Categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months:
| Category | Examples | Collected? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, IP address | ✓ Yes |
| Internet activity | Browsing history, search history, interaction with our site | ✓ Yes |
| Geolocation data | Approximate location based on IP address | ✓ Yes |
| Commercial information | Products purchased through affiliate links (via Amazon) | Indirectly |
| Sensory data | N/A | ✗ No |
| Professional / employment info | N/A | ✗ No |
| Education info | N/A | ✗ No |
| Biometric info | N/A | ✗ No |
For Philippine Residents — Data Privacy Act of 2012
If you are located in the Philippines, you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is processed
Access your personal data - Object to the processing of your personal data
- Erasure or blocking of your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC)
- Data portability — obtain your data in a structured format
- Damages — claim compensation for inaccurate, incomplete, or unauthorized processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our site
- Secure hosting with regular security updates
- Limited access to personal data (only the site operator has access to contact form submissions and comments)
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
This site is operated from the Philippines and hosted on servers that may be located in other countries. If you are visiting from outside the Philippines, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.
By using this site, you acknowledge this transfer. We ensure that any data transfers comply with applicable laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required under GDPR.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon, YouTube, and product manufacturer sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the site).
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled:
- Contact page: bestcordlessvacuumguide.com/contact
- Site operator: Garrick Dee
- Location: Philippines
For Philippine data privacy concerns, you may also contact the National Privacy Commission.
For EU data privacy concerns, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority.