Summary: PestReviewHub collects minimal data to operate our website. We use standard analytics tools and participate in affiliate programs. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Who we are
PestReviewHub ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at pestreviewhub.com. We publish independent reviews and comparisons of pest control products for consumers in the United States.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
We may collect information you voluntarily submit to us, such as:
- Your email address if you sign up for our newsletter or alerts
- Your name and message if you contact us via our contact form
- Any feedback or comments you submit to us
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs and pages visited on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies described in Section 4.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Understand how visitors use our site and which content is most useful
- Send newsletters or product update alerts to subscribers who have opted in
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and analyze our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use tools such as Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie is set by the retailer to attribute any resulting sale to our referral. We do not control these cookies.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Affiliate links and third-party sites
PestReviewHub participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn a commission when you click a link to a product and make a qualifying purchase — at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial reviews, scores, or recommendations. Our methodology and criteria are applied consistently regardless of whether a product carries an affiliate link.
When you click an affiliate link and leave our website, you are subject to the privacy policy of the destination site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies.
6. Advertising
We may display advertising on our website through third-party advertising networks, which may include Google AdSense or similar services. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites on the internet.
You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or by adjusting your Google Ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
7. Data sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms, email service providers). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide services to us.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, such as a court order or government request.
- Business transfers: 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 via email or a prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Analytics data: retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted
- Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@pestreviewhub.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. California residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information.
Categories of information we collect
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers (such as IP addresses), internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing history on our site), and commercial information (affiliate click data).
Your California rights
- Right to know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. You do not need to opt out.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at privacy@pestreviewhub.com or use our contact form.
11. Children's privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.
12. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption on all pages, access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@pestreviewhub.com
- Website: pestreviewhub.com/contact
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 business days.