CarbWiseFinds.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Email newsletter signups
- Business listing claims and upgrades (business name, contact information)
- User reviews and ratings submitted on the site
Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search term
- Device type and operating system
- General location data (city/state level, not precise)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries and contact form submissions
- To send email newsletters (only if you subscribed — unsubscribe anytime)
- To process business listing claims and sponsored placements
- To improve the directory and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. These include:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
5. Affiliate Links
CarbWiseFinds participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or listing decisions.
6. Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website analytics
- Google AdSense — advertising
- Mailchimp — email newsletter management
- Amazon Associates — affiliate program
7. Data Storage
User reviews and ratings are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data does not leave your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
8. Children's Privacy
CarbWiseFinds is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dailyhealth@carbwisefinds.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at dailyhealth@carbwisefinds.com or visit our Contact page.