PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sift + Source.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://www.siftandsource.com (“Website”) or interact with our content on third-party platforms.
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information through tools like Google Analytics, including:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages you visit and time spent on each page
Referring website or social media platform (e.g., Pinterest or Instagram)
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and user experience.
b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party service providers use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and measure performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Improve the Website’s performance and content
Track referral traffic from platforms like Pinterest and Instagram
Monitor the effectiveness of our marketing and affiliate links
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Website are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links—at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate partners may use their own cookies and tracking technologies to track purchases and referral activity according to their own privacy policies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party tools and platforms to support our Website. These include:
Google Analytics (by Google LLC)
Used to collect and analyze traffic data.
Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Opt-Out ToolPinterest (Pinterest, Inc.)
Used to measure referral traffic and engagement from Pinterest content.
Pinterest Privacy PolicyInstagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
Used for referral traffic and social media integration.
Meta Privacy PolicyAffiliate Networks (e.g., Amazon Associates)
Used to track purchases and pay commissions. Each network has its own privacy practices.
Amazon Privacy Policy
These third parties may collect or receive information from your browser or device and use that information according to their own privacy policies.
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data:
European Economic Area (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to request disclosure of collected personal information, opt out of its sale, or request deletion.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies and Opt-Out Options
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our Website.
8. Data Retention
We retain analytics data according to the default retention periods set by our third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics). Data may be kept longer when necessary for legal or operational reasons.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Changes take effect when posted.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: siftandsource+contact@gmail.com
