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Privacy Policy

Heated It (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates the www.heatedit.com website (the “Site”), which provides reviews and recommendations for winter gear products. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information through the Site.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Information you provide voluntarily: This includes your name, email address, and any feedback or content you submit through the Site.
  • Automatically collected information: We may collect technical information such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior on the Site through cookies or other tracking technologies.

How We Use Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To display your reviews, comments, or other content on our Site.
  • To communicate with you about your submissions or respond to your inquiries.
  • To personalize your experience on the Site and improve our content and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may share personally identifiable information with third parties to the extent necessary for them to offer services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and marketing. These third-party service providers are expected to adhere to similar privacy and security practices.

In addition, we may release personal information to law enforcement or other government agencies in the event of a valid request or to exercise or defend legal rights. We do not sell or rent your personal information to marketing companies.

Google Ads and Third-Party Advertising

Our Site may display advertisements served by Google Ads. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your previous visits to the Site or other sites across the web. These ads may also be influenced by your demographic information and interests.

For more information about how Google uses your data, you can visit Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You can also manage your ad settings through your Google account by visiting https://adssettings.google.com.

Amazon Affiliate Program

Heated It participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As part of this program, we may receive a commission when you click on links to Amazon products and make a purchase.

For more information, please refer to Amazon’s Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/privacy.

Ezoic Advertising

We use Ezoic to serve personalized ads on our Site. Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your visits to the Site, such as your IP address, device type, browser, and other site usage data, to serve ads tailored to your interests.

For more information about how Ezoic collects and uses your data, please review their privacy policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving marketing and promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us at [email protected].

You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of third-party ad personalization at the following links:

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please understand that no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Data that has been aggregated or anonymized may be retained for future research.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

International Users

Personal data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where the Site is administered. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transmitted to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or post a prominent notice on the Site. By continuing to use the Site after changes have been made, you consent to the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].