Privacy Policy
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Your privacy is our priority. Here’s a simple summary of our policy:
- We Collect Very Little Data: We only collect personal data (like your name or email) if you voluntarily give it to us by contacting us. We don't require accounts to use our site.
- Anonymous Analytics: We collect anonymised usage data (like which pages are popular) to help us improve our website and content. This data is not tied to you personally.
- Affiliate Link Tracking: We use cookies to track clicks on our affiliate links. This is how we fund our work, but it doesn't cost you anything extra.
- We Do Not Sell Your Data: We never have and never will sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Introduction
Welcome to FindCheapVPNs.com ("we", "us", "our"), a website operated by The Co Universe LTD. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, FindCheapVPNs.com (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address) to browse our website. The only way we collect personal data is if you voluntarily provide it to us when you contact us via our contact form or email.
b. Usage and Analytics Data
Our servers and third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) automatically collect anonymous information when you access the Site. This may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed. This information is aggregated and used to understand how our visitors use the Site and to improve our service. It is not used to personally identify you.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customise the Site and improve your experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our dedicated Cookie Policy.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:
- Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose (e.g., contacting us).
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests (e.g., website analytics and security), provided these interests do not override your data protection rights.
- Legal Obligation: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, or a judicial proceeding.
4. How We Use Your Information
Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customised experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Operate, maintain, and optimise the website.
- Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
- Respond to your comments, questions, and provide user support if you contact us.
- Track the performance and effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against criminal activity.
5. Data Retention & Security
a. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal information (if you provide it) for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, such as responding to your inquiries. Anonymised analytics data may be kept for a longer period for statistical purposes.
b. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under laws like the UK GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. These rights may include:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. As we collect minimal personal data, these rights will primarily apply if you have contacted us directly.
7. International Data Transfers
Our servers may be located outside of the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area (EEA). If you are accessing our Site from the UK or EEA, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us in our facilities and by those third parties with whom we may share your personal information.
If we transfer your personal data out of the UK or EEA, we ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded to it by ensuring at least one of the relevant safeguards is implemented, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or the UK Government.
8. Third-Party Websites
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including VPN providers. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices of that third party.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of our updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@findcheapvpns.com or via our Contact Page.
