Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ear Wellness Guide ("we," "our," or "us"), operated at earwellnessguide.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle any information related to your visit to our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit earwellnessguide.com, how we use it, and what your rights are. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We do not currently operate any email subscription forms, account registration, or checkout processes on this website. We do not collect your name, email address, payment details, or any other personal information directly through this site.

If you contact us via email (see Contact Us section below), we will receive whatever information you choose to include in your message, such as your name and email address. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit earwellnessguide.com, certain technical information may be automatically collected by our hosting provider (Hostinger) and any analytics tools we use. This may include:

• Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected in aggregate and is used only to understand how our website is being used so we can improve it. It is not used to personally identify you.

2.3 Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Used to track referrals when you click affiliate links on our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website. Third-party affiliate networks (such as Digistore24) may also place their own cookies on your device when you click through to their websites.

3. Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Links

Ear Wellness Guide participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means we include links to third-party products and services. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.

When you click an affiliate link and are redirected to a third-party website (such as a product vendor's checkout page), that website's own Privacy Policy governs your interaction with them. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site before making a purchase or providing personal information.

4. How We Use Your Information

Any information collected through this website is used solely for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve earwellnessguide.com
• To understand how visitors use the site (aggregate analytics only)
• To respond to contact enquiries you send us directly
• To track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing communications.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical precautions to protect the information processed through this website. Our website is hosted on Hostinger's secure servers and uses HTTPS (SSL encryption) for all connections.

However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect any information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding any personal information we hold about you, including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Ear Wellness Guide is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of earwellnessguide.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable privacy laws. If you are located in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. If you are located in California, we comply with CCPA requirements to the extent applicable.