Who we are
This Privacy Policy describes how AthleteEars.com (“AthleteEars,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
Our website address is: https://athleteears.com
AthleteEars provides reviews, guides, and recommendations on audio gear and accessories for athletes and active individuals. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Affiliate Disclosure
AthleteEars.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
We may also participate in other affiliate programs, including but not limited to ShareASale and direct brand partnerships (such as Shokz and Jabra).
As an affiliate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site, at no additional cost to you. This helps support the operation of AthleteEars and allows us to continue providing free content and reviews.
Our editorial opinions remain our own — affiliate relationships do not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: If you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we collect your name and email address.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. See Section 5 for details.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. AthleteEars uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences and improve site functionality
- To analyze website traffic via Google Analytics (see Section 4)
- To support advertising and affiliate tracking, where applicable
If our website administrators allow comments and you choose to leave one, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through our email service provider, Beehiiv, in order to send you periodic updates, product recommendations, and content from AthleteEars.
Your email address is stored securely with Beehiiv and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes outside of AthleteEars.
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the “unsubscribe” link included in every email we send.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com and other retail or brand partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of these external sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit, including Amazon’s Privacy Notice, available at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, YouTube videos, product images, or social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited that website directly.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights & Data Requests
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of certain data collection, such as Google Analytics or our newsletter
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
Children’s Privacy
AthleteEars.com is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
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 with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Contact Us & Policy Updates
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us through our Contact page at https://athleteears.com/contact-us/
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.