Important: ClarityPoint.com is an AI-enhanced tech review and affiliate blog. We earn commissions from purchases through our links and use AI to assist content creation (always human-reviewed). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Who We Are
ClarityPoint.com is a technology product review website that provides AI-powered insights and human-curated recommendations. Our website address is: https://claritypoint.com. We participate in affiliate marketing programs and earn commissions when you make purchases through our affiliate links.
We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in content creation, product analysis, and trend identification. All AI-generated or AI-enhanced content is reviewed and approved by human editors before publication. We clearly label content that has been significantly generated or enhanced by AI.
Contact Information:
- Email: privacy@claritypoint.com
- Website: claritypoint.com
Legal Disclaimers: All content is provided “as is” without warranties. We make no guarantees about product performance or information accuracy. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law, with damages capped at $100. You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your use of our site.
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
What We Collect:
- Name and email address (if provided)
- Website URL (if provided)
- Comment content
- IP address
- Browser user agent
- Timestamp
Gravatar Integration: An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. After comment approval, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.
Your Rights: By submitting comments, you grant us permission to display your content and confirm it doesn’t violate third-party rights. Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Media
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Media Rights:
- You retain ownership of uploaded content
- You grant us license to display and distribute your media on our platform
- You confirm you have rights to upload the content
- You warrant content doesn’t infringe third-party rights
Recommendation: Strip location data from images before uploading to protect your privacy.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and support our affiliate marketing operations.Cookie Types and Purposes
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
- Session management and site security
- Remember your comment details for convenience
- Load balancing and technical functionality
- Duration: Session to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
- Google Analytics to understand site usage
- Heatmap and user behavior tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Duration: Up to 26 months
Advertising & Affiliate Cookies
- Track affiliate referrals and commissions
- Display relevant advertisements
- Retargeting and personalization
- Third-party advertising networks
- Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Language and display preferences
- User experience customization
- Duration: 1 year
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept All: Full site functionality with personalized experience
- Essential Only: Basic functionality, limited features
- Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and user experience. Learn more about cookie management at aboutcookies.org
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may include embedded content such as videos, images, product widgets, and social media posts from external websites. This embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
Third-Party Content Sources:
- YouTube videos
- Social media posts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
- Product comparison widgets from retailers
- Affiliate partner content
- Maps and location services
Privacy Implications: These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions with embedded content, even if you have accounts with these services and are logged in.
Our Responsibility: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of embedded third-party content. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you interact with through our embedded content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share your personal information only with trusted partners necessary for site operation and legal compliance:
Service Providers:
- Web hosting services (server management)
- Email service providers (newsletters, notifications)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics, heatmap services)
- Content delivery networks (faster site loading)
- Security and spam protection services
Affiliate Partners:
- Affiliate networks for commission tracking
- Retail partners for purchase verification
- We share transaction IDs and referral data (not personal information)
Legal Requirements:
- Government agencies (when legally required)
- Law enforcement (with valid legal requests)
- Legal proceedings (court orders, subpoenas)
Business Operations:
- Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants)
- Business sale or merger (with buyer confidentiality agreements)
We Never:
- Sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing
- Share data beyond what’s necessary for stated purposes
- Provide personal information to unvetted third parties
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes and legal compliance:
|
Data Type |
Retention Period |
Reason |
|
Comments |
Indefinitely (until deletion request) |
Community engagement |
|
Email subscriptions |
Until unsubscribe |
Newsletter delivery |
|
Analytics data |
26 months |
Google Analytics standard |
|
Contact form submissions |
1 year |
Customer service |
|
Affiliate transaction data |
7 years |
Tax and legal requirements |
|
Server logs |
90 days |
Security and troubleshooting |
|
Cookie data |
Session to 2 years |
Functionality and tracking |
Deletion Triggers:
- User deletion requests
- Account closure
- End of retention period
- Legal requirements for data destruction
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Your privacy rights vary based on your location and applicable laws:Universal Rights (All Users)
- Access: Request copies of personal data we hold
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request removal of personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Portability: Receive data in common format (where applicable)
GDPR Rights (EU/UK Residents)
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Object to Processing: Oppose data processing for specific purposes
- Withdraw Consent: Remove permission for consent-based processing
- Lodge Complaints: Contact your local data protection authority
- Automated Decision-Making: Right to human review of automated decisions
CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)
- Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
- Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-Out: Stop the sale or sharing of personal information
- Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
- Correct: Fix inaccurate personal information
- Limit Use: Restrict use of sensitive personal information
Exercising Rights:
- Email: privacy@claritypoint.com
- Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request”
- Include: Your name, email, and specific request
- Response Time: 30 days maximum
Where Your Data is Sent
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in various locations:
Primary Processing Locations:
- United States: Main servers and data processing
- European Union: Backup servers and CDN nodes
- Global CDN Network: Faster content delivery worldwide
Third-Party Service Locations:
- Google Services: Global infrastructure (Analytics, etc.)
- Email Providers: Various international data centers
- Security Services: Multi-region processing
- Affiliate Networks: Primarily US-based servers
International Transfer Protections:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (EU transfers)
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Binding Corporate Rules for multinational service providers
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where still applicable)
Data Security During Transfer:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted storage at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits of transfer mechanisms
Your Control: You can request information about specific data transfer locations and opt-out of certain international transfers where legally permissible.
Contact & Compliance
Privacy Questions: privacy@claritypoint.com
Data Requests: Include “Privacy Rights Request” in subject line
General Support: service@claritypoint.com
Regulatory Compliance: We comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable privacy laws. This policy may be updated to reflect legal changes or business updates. Check the date above for the latest version.
Security: We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
