Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [7/10/2025]
Thank you for visiting [Vowandcarat.com] (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, which offers comparisons of diamond retailers and may earn affiliate commissions from recommended partners.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
- Name, email address (if you contact us or subscribe)
- Other information you choose to provide through forms or inquiries
b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
- Browser type, operating system, device type
- Pages viewed, time spent on site, and referring URLs
- IP address and location (general, not precise)
We use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Ads to collect anonymized data for performance monitoring and advertising.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Improve website content and user experience
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Serve relevant ads via Google Ads
- Track affiliate links and commissions
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Affiliate Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click on product links and make a purchase through partner websites. These affiliate relationships do not affect our review process or rankings.
Important: Clicking on some outbound links may allow third-party retailers to place tracking cookies on your browser.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Monitor site traffic
- Serve personalized Google Ads
- Track affiliate clicks and conversions
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or opt-out of certain third-party cookies using tools like www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
5. Google Ads & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google Ads and may allow third-party advertisers to display ads on our site. These ads may be tailored to your interests based on your previous browsing behavior (interest-based advertising).
Google may use cookies (e.g., the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
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6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, affiliate networks) for the purposes outlined in this policy.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and property.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@vowandcarat.com
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party sites (e.g., diamond retailers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, but no system can be 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.
10. Childrenβs Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised βEffective Date.β
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
π§ support@vowandcarat.com