Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 20, 2026
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://toolyfinder.com (the “Site”).
ToolyFinder publishes reviews, comparisons, and recommendations of consumer tools and products, primarily from Amazon and potentially other affiliate partners.
Affiliate Disclosure
ToolyFinder participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com or regional Amazon sites.
Some links on this Site are affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We may partner with other affiliate programs in the future. All such partnerships follow the same principle of full transparency.
Editorial opinions and product evaluations are independent and are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
Information We Collect
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data shown in the comment form
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string
This data is collected for spam detection, moderation, and security.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy
After comment approval, your profile picture (if any) becomes publicly visible.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Functionality: remembering preferences, form entries, or login state
- Analytics: understanding site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking: tracking referrals for commission purposes (e.g., Amazon)
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. Some site functionality may be limited as a result.
3. Embedded Content from Third Parties
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., Amazon product widgets, videos, images).
Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the third-party website directly. These sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
- Monitor engagement if you are logged into their platform
We do not control these third-party data practices.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Analyze traffic and improve content
- Track affiliate referrals and performance
- Respond to user inquiries and data requests
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., cookies, comments)
- Legitimate interests (site security, analytics, affiliate tracking)
- Legal obligations (record keeping, compliance)
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell personal data.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers, including:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate platforms (e.g., Amazon)
- Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Each third party operates under its own privacy policy.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
- Registered users: personal data stored in user profiles
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data (except usernames).
Site administrators can also access and manage this data.
Your Data Protection Rights
GDPR (EU/EEA Users)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Receive an exported copy of your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
CCPA / CPRA (California Users)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of data sharing (if applicable)
ToolyFinder does not sell personal information under CCPA definitions.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Information
ToolyFinder does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us immediately for removal.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services
- Analytics and affiliate data may be transmitted to third-party platforms under their privacy policies
Some data may be processed outside your country of residence.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting.
The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest revision.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or data requests:
Email: privacy@toolyfinder.com
