Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This page explains what data GlowReview HQ collects, why, and how it is used. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
Newsletter sign-ups
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address solely to send you updates from GlowReview HQ. We do not sell or share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by emailing us.
Server logs
Our web server automatically records standard access logs including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. These logs are used for security and performance monitoring only and are retained for a maximum of 30 days.
Contact form submissions
If you contact us, we retain your message and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. Cookies and Tracking
Essential cookies
WordPress sets functional cookies to maintain session state. These are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data via cookies and anonymized IP addresses. This data is processed by Google LLC under their Privacy Policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate click tracking
GlowReview HQ uses a first-party click-tracking system to count clicks on affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the click is logged on our own server (including a timestamp, the destination product, and an anonymized approximate country based on IP). No personally identifiable information is stored. This data is used solely for internal analytics.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
GlowReview HQ participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs for luxury skincare and beauty products. We earn a commission when you click our links and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Our editorial content is written independently and affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations. As required by the FTC, we disclose that GlowReview HQ may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
4. Pinterest
GlowReview HQ uses the Pinterest API to automatically publish pins that link to articles on this website. Our use of Pinterest is governed by Pinterest’s Privacy Policy.
- We post pins using OAuth 2.0 authorization on our own Pinterest business account for GlowReview HQ.
- We do not access, collect, or store Pinterest user data from visitors to our site.
- Pinterest OAuth tokens are stored securely server-side and are never shared.
- We post a maximum of 8 pins per day, all linking back to original content on glowreviewhq.com.
- If you interact with our Pinterest pins, Pinterest’s own privacy policy and data practices apply.
5. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics 4 – website usage analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Google Search Console – search performance monitoring (no user data)
- Amazon Associates – affiliate program (Privacy Notice)
- Pinterest – social publishing (Privacy Policy)
- Unsplash – stock photography for editorial images (Privacy Policy)
- Jetpack by Automattic – site performance and security (Privacy Policy)
6. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for 30 days. Affiliate click logs are retained for 90 days.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access, correct, erase, or port your personal data, and to object to its processing. To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
GlowReview HQ is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. 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.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].