Privacy Policy for SavingOnTop

At SavingOnTop, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and use our website www.savingontop.com (the “Site”). By accessing and using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://savingontop.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or make inquiries, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details.
  • Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect non-personal information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and browsing behavior when you visit our Site. This helps us improve the functionality of the Site and provide a better user experience.
  • Cookies: Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and improve navigation on our Site.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to our verification partners to check if you are using their service. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

4. Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

5. Cookies

  • If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
  • If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, we will set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
  • If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To Provide Services: We use your personal information to send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials, as well as to respond to your inquiries.
  • To Improve Our Site: We analyze non-personal data to improve the functionality, design, and user experience of the Site.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: Cookies and other tracking technologies help us provide personalized offers, relevant deals, and improved service based on your preferences and browsing behavior.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., email providers, analytics services). These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Password Reset: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
  • User Data: For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

10. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

11. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

12. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. These security measures include encryption, secure servers, and limited access to sensitive data. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

13. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Update: You may access, correct, or update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us at [email address].
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can opt to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.
  • Opt-Out of Cookies: To opt-out of the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. For more information on how to manage your cookie preferences, visit the help section of your web browser. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features on the Site.

14. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including advertisers and affiliate partners. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@savingontop.com

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.