At Specs5 (https://specs5.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Geographic location (country and city level only)
- Date and time of access
1.2 Personal Information
Specs5 does not directly collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide this information through our contact forms or when subscribing to updates.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 First-Party Cookies
We use first-party cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
2.2 Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device, including:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals and commissions
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
Specs5 uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
3.1 Personalized Advertising
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to Specs5 and other sites across the internet. These are known as personalized ads.
3.2 Non-Personalized Advertising
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. When you opt out, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized based on your interests.
3.3 European Users (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, we provide clear consent mechanisms before serving personalized ads. You can manage your consent preferences at any time.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. The information collected includes:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Session duration and bounce rates
- Traffic sources and user demographics
- Device and browser information
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Affiliate Marketing and Tracking
Specs5 participates in various affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals and attribute sales.
5.1 Affiliate Cookie Duration
Affiliate cookies typically remain on your device for a limited period (usually 24 hours to 90 days, depending on the affiliate program) to track whether a purchase was made through our referral link.
5.2 Types of Affiliate Programs
We work with reputable affiliate networks and merchants in the technology and smartphone industry. These partners have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies and data collection.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Specs5's Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, advertisers, or affiliate partners. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Key third-party services we use include:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Affiliate Networks: Each affiliate partner maintains their own privacy policy
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Specs5 does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is designed for a general audience interested in smartphone specifications and technology information. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Your Rights and Choices
8.1 Cookie Consent
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8.2 Opt-Out Options
You have the right to opt out of:
- Personalized Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
- Google Analytics: Install the opt-out browser add-on
- All Cookies: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
8.3 Data Access and Deletion (GDPR/CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or California, you have additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Since we do not typically collect personal information, these requests are limited in scope, but we will honor all valid requests.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through our website. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
Specs5 is accessible globally. Information collected may be processed and stored in various countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be prominently announced on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website's contact form. We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.