1. Data We Collect

When you use PriceThin.com, we may collect the following categories of data:

• Technical data: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click interactions (including outbound affiliate clicks), referral URL, and browsing patterns.
• Cookie data: identifiers placed by us and by third-party services (see Section 3 below).
• Voluntary data: if you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or leave a comment, we store the email address, name (if provided), and the content of your message.

We do not collect sensitive/special category data (health, religion, political opinions, biometrics, etc.).

2. Legal Bases for Processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

PriceThin.com uses cookies and similar technologies. We categorize them as follows:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the website to function (e.g., cookie consent preferences). These do not require consent under GDPR.

b) Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies are activated only after you consent.

c) Advertising & Affiliate Cookies

We use Google AdSense and affiliate tracking cookies from partners including but not limited to Temu, Shein, AliExpress, Amazon, and other affiliate networks. These cookies track referral clicks so we can receive commissions. They are activated only after you consent.

d) Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer, or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For a full list of cookies we use, see our Cookies Policy.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the website;
• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience;
• To display relevant coupons, offers, and advertisements;
• To track affiliate link performance and calculate commissions;
• To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email;
• To send newsletters and promotional communications (only with your explicit opt-in consent; every email includes an unsubscribe link);
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues;
• To comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited data with the following categories of recipients, who act as data processors or independent controllers:

• Analytics: Google Analytics (Google LLC) — for traffic analysis.
• Advertising: Google AdSense (Google LLC) — for serving personalized or contextual ads.
• Affiliate networks: Temu, Shein, AliExpress, Amazon Associates, and other affiliate programs — for tracking referral clicks and commissions.
• Hosting: our hosting provider processes data on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
• Email services: our email marketing provider (if applicable) stores subscriber data under a DPA.

All third-party processors are contractually obligated to process data in compliance with GDPR. Where processors are located outside the EU/EEA, see Section 6 below.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google LLC, Amazon, affiliate partners) are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States and China.

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (for certified U.S. companies);
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission;
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission, where applicable.

If adequate safeguards cannot be confirmed for a specific transfer, we rely on your explicit consent (Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR) and inform you of the potential risks.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:

• Analytics data: automatically deleted after 14 months (Google Analytics default with our configuration).
• Cookie data: varies by cookie; see our Cookies Policy for individual expiration periods.
• Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Contact form data: retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Legal/accounting records: retained as required by Romanian law (typically 5–10 years).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access (Art. 15): obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and request a copy.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16): request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17): request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to restriction (Art. 18): request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20): receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21): object to processing based on legitimate interest, including profiling. Where processing is for direct marketing, we will stop immediately.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)): withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
• Right to lodge a complaint: file a complaint with a supervisory authority (see Section 9 below).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pricethin.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

9. Supervisory Authority & Dispute Resolution

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

10. Children’s Privacy

PriceThin.com is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete such data. If you believe a child has provided data to us, please contact us at privacy@pricethin.com.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit;
• Regular software and security updates;
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only;
• Secure hosting with reputable providers.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours as required by Art. 33 GDPR.

12. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

PriceThin.com does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you (Art. 22 GDPR). Any ad personalization performed by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) is governed by their own privacy policies, and you can opt out via your cookie preferences or the third party’s settings.

13. “Do Not Track” Signals

Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor your cookie consent choices as described in Section 3. If you have not consented to non-essential cookies, tracking is not activated regardless of DNT settings.

14. External Links

PriceThin.com contains links to third-party websites (merchants, affiliate partners, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of those websites. Once you leave our site, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal data.

15. Additional Rights for Specific Jurisdictions

a) California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@pricethin.com.

b) UK Residents

If you are a UK resident, your data is protected under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your rights mirror those described in Section 8. You may lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (e.g., via a banner on the website or an email to subscribers). Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

17. Contact Us

For questions, data access requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: