Privacy Policy
Welcome to The Whisker Report (whiskerporch.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language.
Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve the content and experience we provide.
- Analytics data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about page views, session duration, device type, browser type, approximate location (city/country level), and referral sources.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand site usage patterns, and support advertising and affiliate tracking functions.
- Voluntarily provided information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you choose to share with us.
- Log data: Our hosting provider automatically logs standard technical information, including IP address, browser type, and access times, for security and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve The Whisker Report and its content
- To analyze site traffic and understand which articles and reviews are most useful to readers
- To respond to inquiries sent through our contact channels
- To track affiliate link performance and commissions earned
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site, such as personalized content or affiliate link tracking.
Third-Party Services
The Whisker Report works with third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf, including analytics providers, hosting providers, and affiliate networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information, and we encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
When you click on affiliate links on The Whisker Report and make a purchase, the affiliate network (such as AliExpress) may use cookies to track that the referral came from our site. This allows us to earn a commission, which helps support the free content, reviews, and guides we publish. Our product reviews and rankings are based on independent research and testing criteria, and are never altered in exchange for commission opportunities.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as analytics and hosting companies) solely for the purpose of operating and improving our website, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.
Data Retention
We retain analytics and log data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, after which it is either deleted or anonymized in accordance with standard industry practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
- Withdraw consent for cookie-based tracking by adjusting your browser settings
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
The Whisker Report is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We're happy to help.