Consumers Best

1. Introduction

Welcome to Consumers Best. This Privacy Policy explains how OLM Inc., doing business as Consumers Best ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with our website, services, and communications (collectively, the "Service").

Your use of our Service signifies your understanding and agreement with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The types of information we collect are:

A. Information You Provide to Us

The only personal information we collect directly from you is your email address, and only when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. We do not offer user accounts, profiles, or checkout services, and therefore do not collect information such as your name, physical address, or credit card details.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and Browse activity using various technologies. This information includes:

Log and Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visit.
Device Information: Information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Service.
Tracking Data: We collect this information through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies from our service providers, including Google Analytics, conversion optimization tools, ad tracking tools, and affiliate link tracking software.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Operate the Service: To run and maintain our website and its features.
To Improve the Service: To understand how users interact with our site, allowing us to enhance user experience, optimize content, and develop new features.
To Communicate With You: To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed, and to respond to any inquiries you may send to us.
For Marketing and Advertising: To display relevant advertisements to you on our site and elsewhere online, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and affiliate partnerships.
To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content and advertisements to your likely interests based on your Browse activity.

4. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We do not sell your email address. We may share information under the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, security, email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp), and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
With Advertising Partners: We partner with third parties like Google AdSense to serve advertisements. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on our site to provide you with relevant ads.
With Affiliate Partners: When you click on an affiliate link, information such as a unique click ID is shared with the partner to track referrals and attribute commissions. This information is typically not personally identifiable.
For Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that it is required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
In Case of Business Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets (e.g., OLM Inc.), your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Online Advertising

We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect information automatically, analyze site usage, and serve advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You may be able to control the use of cookies through your browser settings. As we implement new technologies, we may also offer you a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences directly on our site.

6. Data Retention and Security

Security:

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted to and from the site. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of our systems.

Retention:

We retain your personal information (i.e., your email address for the newsletter) for as long as you remain subscribed. Other automatically collected data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Email Newsletter: You may opt-out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your email address from our newsletter list by contacting us. For automatically collected data, which is generally not tied to your personal identity, the primary way to control its collection is by managing your cookie settings in your browser.
Access and Correction: Since the only personal information we store is your email address for our newsletter, there is no user profile to access or correct. If your email address has changed, you may unsubscribe with your old address and re-subscribe with your new one.
Your Rights Under State Laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA for California Residents): Residents of certain states may have additional rights. While we do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense, the use of advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You may have the right to opt-out of this activity. We are working to implement tools to honor these rights and will update our policy accordingly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@consumersbest.org