Privacy Policy & Data Protection Statement

1. Introduction & Controller Identity

Flickthru.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data privacy. This Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). For the purposes of these regulations, Flickthru.com acts as the Data Controller. You may reach our Privacy Office directly at privacy@flickthru.com.

2. Data Collection Categories

We process data to enhance site performance and service delivery. Categories include:

• Identifiers: Email addresses and names provided via direct communication or support channels.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser agents, geolocation (country/city level), and device operating systems.
• Commercial Information: Records of products viewed or affiliate links clicked, used to provide relevant audit results.
• Internet Activity: Browsing history, duration of visits, and navigation patterns on our domain.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Processing is performed strictly under these legal bases:

• Consent: Your unambiguous, active opt-in via our Consent Management Platform for non-essential cookies and tracking.
• Legitimate Interests: Essential security, server maintenance, and site integrity, ensuring a safe browsing experience.
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with mandatory regulatory, tax, and law enforcement requests.

4. Tracking and Third-Party Disclosures

We implement Prior-Blocking technology, ensuring no third-party scripts (e.g., Google Analytics, Amazon Associates) load until you provide explicit consent. Our affiliate partnerships are strictly managed for performance tracking.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Data transferred to third-party processors is protected by standard contractual clauses or equivalent adequacy frameworks to ensure your data remains protected to GDPR standards.

5. Your Rights & Data Access

You have full autonomy over your data:

• Right of Access & Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data in a readable format.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of data where no retention requirement applies.
• Right to Opt-Out (CCPA/CPRA): California and U.S. residents maintain the right to opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of data for targeted advertising. We honor these requests by restricting tracking based on your settings.

6. Complaints & Regulatory Recourse

Should you have concerns about our processing, you may contact our Privacy Office at privacy@flickthru.com. We commit to a formal response and resolution process within 30 days. You retain the absolute right to lodge a complaint with your relevant supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for the United Kingdom.

7. Security and Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. We employ encryption-at-rest and strict access controls for all data environments. Any data no longer required is permanently expunged.

8. Children’s Privacy

Flickthru.com is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. In the event we identify data belonging to a user under the age of 16, we will delete it immediately.