Privacy Policy
PhoneBuyingTips.com (“we”, “our”, “Site”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with PhoneBuyingTips.com.
1. What information we collect
a) Automatically collected information (Device Information)
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and visit, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Time zone and locale settings
Pages and products viewed on our Site
Referring website or search terms that led you to the Site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies on your device
We refer to this data as Device Information.
b) Information you provide to us (Personal Data)
When you actively provide information (for example, signing up for newsletters, leaving comments, contacting us, registering an account or making a purchase), we may collect personal data such as:
First name and last name
Email address
Postal address (if you enter it)
Phone number (if provided)
Payment details for purchases (processed by our payment provider; we do not store raw card data on our servers)
Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., review text, profile image)
2. Why we process your data (Purposes & Legal Basis)
We process personal data for the following purposes:
To provide the Site and its features (e.g., account management, order fulfilment).
Legal basis: performance of a contract / legitimate interest.To send newsletters and marketing (only if you opt-in).
Legal basis: your consent.To analyze Site usage and improve our services (analytics, detect abuse, detect errors).
Legal basis: legitimate interest.To serve ads and personalize content, including using third-party ad services like Google AdSense.
Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or consent (where required).To process payments and orders (via third-party payment processors).
Legal basis: performance of a contract.To respond to inquiries, feedback, or legal requests.
Legal basis: legitimate interest / legal obligation.
We only collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary for each purpose.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect Device Information and track your activity on the Site. Cookies help us:
Remember your preferences;
Provide analytics;
Show relevant ads (AdSense or other ad networks);
Improve usability and security.
You can manage or disable cookies from your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may reduce functionality of the Site (e.g., staying logged in, personalized content).
4. Third parties and data sharing
We may share information with trusted third parties to operate the Site and deliver services, including but not limited to:
Hosting providers (e.g., Hostinger) for site hosting;
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for traffic analysis;
Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver ads and measure ad performance;
Affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon, other retailers) to process referral purchases;
Payment processors for order payments (we do not store credit card data on our servers);
Law enforcement or legal advisors, if required by law or to protect safety/rights.
We require third parties to use your data only for permitted purposes and to protect it.
5. International transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one you live in — including the United States and Canada — where privacy laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards (contracts and security measures) to protect your personal data during transfers.
6. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Device Information and aggregated analytics data may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form for statistical purposes.
7. Your rights (European residents / GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to be informed
Right of access (obtain a copy of your data)
Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
To exercise these rights, contact us at shinghmohit5@gmail.com. We will respond within the legal timeframes.
8. Children
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data without parental consent, contact us and we will delete that information.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
10. Links to other websites
Our Site may link to third-party websites that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
11. Legal disclosure
We may disclose personal data if required by law (for example, to comply with a subpoena), to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
12. Marketing & unsubscribing
If you sign up to receive marketing emails, you can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting shinghmohit5@gmail.com. We will honor opt-outs promptly.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will publish the revised Policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance.
14. Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: shinghmohit5@gmail.com
Website: PhoneBuyingTips.com