Privacy Policy

Cozy Corner Find (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

We operate as an affiliate marketing website, providing product recommendations and reviews for sports and outdoor equipment. Our primary revenue comes from affiliate commissions, particularly through the Amazon Associates Program.

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or comments you send through our contact forms
• Survey Responses: Feedback and preferences you share through surveys or polls

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms (if you interact with our social content)
• Email service providers

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Website Operations

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Process and respond to your inquiries and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends

3.2 Communications

• Send you newsletters, product recommendations, and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Send administrative information about policy changes or updates

3.3 Marketing and Analytics

• Understand user preferences to improve content and recommendations
• Conduct research and analysis to enhance our services
• Display relevant advertisements (through third-party networks)
• Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns

3.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Analytics Cookies: Collect data about website usage and traffic

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
• Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate link clicks and purchases
• Advertising Networks: Deliver targeted advertisements

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click on certain links to Amazon products on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

5.1 How This Works

• We provide links to products on Amazon.com
• These links contain our unique affiliate tracking code
• When you purchase through these links, Amazon tracks the sale
• We receive a small commission (typically 1-10% of the purchase price)
• Your purchase price remains the same—you don’t pay extra

5.2 Our Commitment to Honesty

While we earn commissions from Amazon, this does not influence our product recommendations. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe provide value to our readers. Our reviews are based on:

• Actual field testing and hands-on experience
• Research and comparison of product specifications
• User feedback and professional reviews
• Long-term durability and performance assessments

5.3 Pricing and Availability

Product prices and availability on Amazon can change frequently. While we strive to keep our content updated, the prices shown on our website may not reflect current Amazon pricing. Always check Amazon directly for the most accurate pricing and availability information.

6.1 External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Amazon.com and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use various third-party services to operate our website:

• Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters and communications
• Analytics Providers: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Hosting Providers: To host and maintain our website
• Content Delivery Networks: To deliver website content efficiently
• Comment Systems: If we enable user comments

6.3 Data Sharing

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software up to date
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers
• Monitoring: Regular security audits and monitoring for vulnerabilities

7.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact Form Data: Typically 2 years or until resolved
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months (Google Analytics default)

7.3 Limitations

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location, these may include:

8.1 Access and Portability

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Request transfer of your data to another service provider

8.2 Correction and Updates

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Update your contact preferences
• Modify your newsletter subscription settings

8.3 Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time
• Withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing

8.4 Restriction and Objection

• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Opt-out of marketing communications

8.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section outlines your specific rights under GDPR.

9.1 Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and improvement
• Legal Obligation: When required by law
• Contract Performance: To provide services you request

9.2 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

9.3 Additional GDPR Rights

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to object to automated decision-making
• Right to data portability

9.4 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our designated privacy contact using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10.1 COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

10.2 Age Verification

We do not have mechanisms in place to verify the age of our users. We rely on parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

11.1 Notification of Changes

When we make material changes to this policy, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Post a notice on our homepage or send an email to newsletter subscribers
• Provide prominent notice for significant changes

11.2 Your Acceptance

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11.3 Previous Versions

We maintain archives of previous versions of this Privacy Policy. If you would like to review a previous version, please contact us.