Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2, 2026
Effective Date: September 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how First Reviewers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at software.firstreviewers.com (the “Site”). We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and protecting your privacy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not lawyers. This privacy policy template covers the requirements for most US-based blogs and affiliate websites, including CCPA compliance for California residents. However, privacy laws change frequently. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically and consulting a legal professional if you have specific concerns.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you voluntarily provide information to us, we may collect:
- Name and email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Message content — if you submit a contact form or leave a comment
We do not require any personal information to browse our Site.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation path
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Clicks on affiliate links (to track referrals and commissions)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Remember your preferences and keep the site functioning | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) | Understand how visitors use our site to improve content | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense, Mediavine) | Display relevant ads and measure ad performance | Varies |
| Affiliate Cookies (Impact, PartnerStack) | Track referrals when you click affiliate links | 30-90 days |
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve our content based on visitor behavior and preferences
- Send email newsletters (only if you explicitly opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Process affiliate referrals and commissions
- Display relevant advertising
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent abuse or fraud
3. Third-Party Services We Use
We share data with the following third-party services to operate this website:
3.1 Analytics
- Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor behavior. Google may collect and process data as described in Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out tool.
3.2 Advertising
- Google AdSense — Displays ads on our Site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can customize your ad settings.
- Mediavine / Ryztr — May be used as our premium ad partner. Their privacy policy: Mediavine Privacy
3.3 Affiliate Networks
- Impact — Tracks affiliate referrals when you click on our recommended product links.
- PartnerStack — Tracks affiliate referrals for SaaS product recommendations.
- Amazon Associates — Tracks referrals for any Amazon product links.
These services may set cookies on your device and collect information about your browsing activity.
3.4 Email Marketing
- We may use an email service provider (such as ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or Brevo) to send newsletters. If you subscribe, your email address will be shared with that provider.
3.5 WordPress
- Our website runs on WordPress. WordPress collects minimal data for comment functionality and spam protection (Akismet).
4. Affiliate Links and Earnings
Some links on our Site are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This is how we fund the site and continue providing free content.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations. We only recommend products we have personally tested and believe provide genuine value. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
5. Data Sharing and Selling
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We only share your information with third-party services as described in Section 3 (to operate the website). We do not rent, trade, or give away your personal information to marketing companies or data brokers.
6. Your Rights (California Residents — CCPA)
If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Know — You can request information about the personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete — You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale — We do not sell personal information, but you have the right to opt out regardless.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email address]. We will respond within 45 days.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit through links on our Site.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: [your email address]
- Contact Page: software.firstreviewers.com/contact
- Parent Company: firstreviewers.com
- Mailing Address: [Your Name/Company, Street Address, City, State, ZIP] (optional but recommended for trust)