This Privacy Policy explains what information MeasuringWorld.com collects when you visit this website, why we collect it, how it is used and shared, and what choices you have. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.
MeasuringWorld.com is a product research and review website. We do not sell products directly and we do not process payments on this site. Purchases take place on the websites of third party retailers, under their own policies.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact messages. If you email us or use a contact form, we receive your name, email address, and whatever you choose to write in the message.
- Comments. If commenting is enabled and you leave a comment, we store the comment text, the name and email address you supply, and the IP address the comment came from, which helps with spam detection.
- Account details. If you register an account on the site, we store the username and email address associated with it.
- Newsletter signups. If you subscribe to updates, we store the email address you provide until you unsubscribe.
Information collected automatically
- Log data. Our servers record standard web log information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of each request.
- Device and usage data. Screen size, approximate location derived from IP address, and how you move through the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Small files stored in your browser. See our Cookie Policy for the full detail.
How we use information
- To operate the website and deliver the pages you request
- To reply to your questions, corrections, and product suggestions
- To understand which content readers find useful, in aggregate, so we can improve it
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse, fraud, and security incidents
- To attribute affiliate referrals so that partner retailers can credit qualifying purchases to us
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.
Cookies and tracking
This site uses cookies for basic functionality, for measuring traffic, and for affiliate referral attribution. Affiliate cookies are set by our partner retailers when you click a product link, and they allow that retailer to credit a qualifying purchase to this site. Our full Cookie Policy describes the categories in use and how to control them.
Analytics
We use web analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns, such as which pages are read most and which sources visitors arrive from. Analytics data is used in aggregate and is not used to build advertising profiles about individual readers. Depending on the analytics provider in use, some data may be processed on servers operated by that provider.
Third parties and affiliate partners
When you click an affiliate link on this site you leave MeasuringWorld.com and enter a website operated by someone else, most often Amazon.com. From that moment your information is handled under that retailer’s privacy policy, not ours. We never receive your payment details, your shipping address, or the contents of your order. Affiliate partners report to us only in aggregate: clicks, orders, and commissions, without identifying individual buyers.
We may also share information with service providers who help us run the site, such as our web host, our email provider, and our security and spam filtering services. These providers may access data only to perform work on our behalf.
We may disclose information where required by law, valid legal process, or where necessary to protect our rights, the safety of users, or the integrity of the site.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as images, videos, or product widgets hosted elsewhere. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you had visited the other website directly, and those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded material.
Data retention
Contact messages and their replies are kept for as long as needed to handle the matter and to maintain a record of correspondence. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so that follow up comments can be recognized and approved automatically. Account information is retained until the account is deleted. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting, then discarded or anonymized.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold, including encrypted connections and restricted administrative access. No method of transmission or storage on the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, in line with the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your rights and choices
All visitors
- You can browse this site without giving us any personal information.
- You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
- You can ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it, by writing to the address below.
- You can unsubscribe from any email list we operate using the link in the message.
California residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, California residents may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about them, request deletion of that information, request correction of inaccurate information, and opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined by that law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. To make a request, email us at the address below.
Visitors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
This site is directed at a United States audience. If you access it from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection with respect to your personal data. Where we process data, we do so on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating and securing the website, or on the basis of your consent where consent is required. Requests can be sent to the address below.
Do Not Track
Web browsers offer a Do Not Track signal, but there is no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to it. This site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can still control cookies directly in your browser.
Links to other sites
This website contains links to sites we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the site changes or as the law requires. The revised version takes effect when it is posted on this page. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy, or requests concerning your personal information, can be sent to [email protected].