TastyZap

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit TastyZap.

Last updated: December 12, 2024

Quick Overview

What We Collect

Basic analytics, email addresses for newsletters, and affiliate link clicks

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for analytics and to track affiliate referrals

Third-Party Sharing

Limited sharing with Amazon and analytics providers only

Your Rights

You can opt-out, request data deletion, or contact us anytime

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Name: If you provide it when contacting us or subscribing
Messages: Any content you send through our contact forms

Information Automatically Collected

Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
Location Data: General geographic location (country/state level)
Affiliate Link Clicks: Which products you click on and when

Amazon Affiliate Tracking

When you click on product links and make purchases on Amazon, we may receive:

Confirmation that a purchase was made (no specific product details)
Commission amount earned
General timing of the purchase
Your Amazon customer ID (anonymized)

How We Use Your Information

Provide Our Services: Display product recommendations, send newsletters, respond to inquiries

Improve User Experience: Analyze website usage to make content more relevant and useful

Track Affiliate Performance: Monitor which products are popular to improve recommendations

Legal Compliance: Maintain records as required by affiliate program terms and applicable laws

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics).

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

Track clicks on affiliate links to Amazon and other partners.

Third-Party Tracking

Google Analytics: Website usage statistics and user behavior analysis
Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
Social Media Pixels: Track social media referrals and engagement

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and our ability to provide personalized recommendations.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With:

Amazon Associates Program

When you click affiliate links, Amazon receives information about your visit to attribute any resulting purchases to our account. This includes your IP address, device information, and referral details.

Analytics Providers

Google Analytics and similar services receive anonymized usage data to help us understand website performance and user behavior.

Email Service Providers

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is shared with our email marketing platform to deliver content and manage subscriptions.

We Do NOT Share:

Your personal information with unrelated third parties
Your email address for purposes other than our newsletter
Detailed browsing history or personal preferences
Any information for advertising outside our affiliate relationships

Affiliate Link Disclosure

🛍️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This means that if you click on one of my affiliate links and make a purchase on Amazon, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This commission helps support the website and allows me to continue testing and reviewing products for you.

What This Means for You:

Prices remain the same - you never pay extra for using my links
I only recommend products I personally use and believe in
My reviews are honest and based on real experience
The commission doesn't influence my opinions or recommendations
You're supporting independent content creation

Data Sharing with Amazon: When you click affiliate links, Amazon may receive your IP address, device information, and details about your visit to properly attribute any purchases. This is standard practice for affiliate programs and helps ensure creators are credited for referrals.

Your Privacy Rights

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal information from our systems.

Correct Your Data

Request corrections to inaccurate personal information.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from newsletters or disable cookies in your browser.

Portability

Receive your data in a portable format when technically feasible.

Questions

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our contact page or email us directly. We'll respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security & Retention

How We Protect Your Information

SSL encryption for all data transmission
Secure hosting with regular security updates
Limited access to personal information
Regular security audits and monitoring

Data Retention

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages: 2 years for customer service purposes
Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Affiliate tracking: As required by partner programs (typically 2-3 years)

Contact Us & Policy Updates

Questions About This Policy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email: privacy@tastyzap.com
Contact Page: tastyzap.com/contact
Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

We'll post the updated policy on this page
We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
For material changes, we'll notify newsletter subscribers
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updates

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