Privacy Policy

BrandsTrusted ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at www.brandstrusted.com and based in New Jersey, respects the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding it. By visiting or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who May Use the Site

This site is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from any person under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not submit any personal information to us. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Information submitted to us will be stored on servers located in the United States. By using this site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

What Is Personal Information

"Personal Information" is information that identifies you or is reasonably linked to you, such as your name, email address, or account credentials. "Non-Personal Information" is anonymous data — such as aggregate usage statistics, browser type, or general location — that cannot be traced back to any individual.

Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

• Your email address and name when you register for an account or contact us.
• Account profile information you voluntarily provide, such as a bio, photo, or social links.
• Content you submit, including brand suggestions, coupon submissions, and reviews.
• Usage data such as pages visited, links clicked, referring URLs, browser type, and IP address.
• Communication records if you contact us via email or a contact form.
• Cookie and tracking data as described in the section below.

We do not collect payment information. Any purchases you make through affiliate links on our site are processed directly by the brand or retailer — not by BrandsTrusted.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your BrandsTrusted member account.
• Personalize your experience on the site (e.g., saved favorites, activity history).
• Process and respond to content submissions (brand suggestions, coupons, reviews).
• Send you account-related communications and, where you have opted in, promotional updates.
• Analyze site usage to improve functionality, content, and user experience.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about how users interact with our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you on return visits and improve site functionality.

We may use the following types of cookies and tools:

• Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality such as user authentication.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies — used by our affiliate partners to track referral clicks and commissions.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of BrandsTrusted or others.
• Business transfer — In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via a notice on our website.
• With your consent — In any other circumstance, we will seek your explicit consent before sharing your personal information.

Third-Party Links & Affiliate Partners

Our site contains links to third-party websites and affiliate partner stores. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit. BrandsTrusted is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability — Request a machine-readable export of your data.
• Opt-Out — Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
• Restriction — Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@brandstrusted.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You use our site at your own risk.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: