Effective date: 1 January 2026 | Last reviewed: May 2026
ReviewNest (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
Please read this policy carefully. By using ReviewNest, you agree to the practices described here. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you should not use this site.
1. Who We Are
ReviewNest is an independent product review publication. For privacy enquiries, please use our Contact page or email [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2a. Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address only. We never ask for your name to join our newsletter.
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, subject, and message content. Only the information you choose to provide.
- Comments (if enabled): Name (or pseudonym), email address, and comment content. Email addresses are never displayed publicly.
2b. Information Collected Automatically
- Server log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL, and time spent on pages. This is standard web server logging.
- Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised traffic data. We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This data is used in aggregate — we do not build individual profiles of visitors.
- Cookies: See Section 4 for a full explanation of the cookies we use.
2c. Information From Third Parties
- Affiliate network cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our site, the affiliate network may set a cookie on your device to track the referral. We receive aggregated commission reports; we do not receive your personal information from affiliate networks.
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Send newsletter | Email address | Consent |
| Respond to contact requests | Name, email, message | Legitimate interest / Contract |
| Improve site content and UX | Anonymised analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Fraud and abuse prevention | IP address, log data | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | As required | Legal obligation |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following categories:
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled. They include session management and security tokens. No personal data is transmitted beyond what is necessary to maintain your session.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand aggregate visitor behaviour — which pages are popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where they arrive from. Analytics data is anonymised before being stored and analysed. We do not use analytics data to identify individual visitors.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on ReviewNest, you may be redirected through an affiliate network. That network may set a cookie to record the referral for commission-tracking purposes. These cookies are set by third-party domains (not reviewnest.com), are governed by the affiliate network’s privacy policy, and are typically valid for 30–90 days depending on the programme. We do not have access to or control over these cookies beyond the click event itself.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies entirely, or to block third-party cookies only. Note that blocking essential cookies may break site functionality. Useful links:
5. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter email addresses | Until you unsubscribe |
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from submission |
| Server log data (IP, referrer) | 90 days |
| Analytics data | 26 months (anonymised aggregate) |
6. Third-Party Services
ReviewNest uses the following categories of third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Hosting provider: Stores site files and processes web requests. Located in the EU/US.
- Analytics: Anonymised visitor behaviour tracking.
- Affiliate networks: Track referral clicks for commission reporting.
- Email service provider: Sends newsletter emails to subscribers.
We do not share personal data with advertising networks, data brokers, or social media platforms for advertising or profiling purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data. We will comply unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we process your data.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to our processing your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter), withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] or use our contact form. We will respond within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of their personal information, to correct inaccurate personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. We do not sell or share personal information. To exercise your California rights, contact us using the details above.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS (TLS) encryption for all data in transit, access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel, regular security reviews, and secure password policies. No internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
9. Children’s Privacy
ReviewNest is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. External Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites. Once you follow a link to another site, we have no control over that site’s content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit before providing personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last reviewed” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified to newsletter subscribers. Continued use of ReviewNest after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. How to Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns: [email protected] or contact form.