Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Instant Hydration Reviews (the “Site”) is operated at instanthydrationreviews.com. For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information we collect
Automatically collected:
- IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URL — via Google Analytics 4
- Cookies for analytics, preferences, and affiliate attribution
Voluntarily provided:
- Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name and email if you use our contact form
- Comment content if we enable comments
Through affiliate networks:
- When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network (Amazon, Impact, ShareASale, or brand-direct) may set cookies for purchase attribution. We do not see your personal payment information.
3. How we use information
- To understand how readers use the site and improve it
- To respond to contact form submissions
- To send newsletters (only if you opt in)
- To attribute affiliate commissions through standard cookie-based tracking
- To comply with legal obligations
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your email with brands or partners without consent
- Use your information for advertising retargeting outside standard Google Analytics
4. Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g., security, load balancing)
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage
- Affiliate attribution cookies — set by affiliate networks when you click partner links
- Preference cookies — to remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode if enabled)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may not work if you do so.
5. Third parties we use
- Google Analytics 4 — site analytics
- Google Search Console — SEO monitoring (no personal data)
- Cloudflare — content delivery and security
- WordPress / hosting provider — site hosting
- Amazon Associates, Impact, ShareASale — affiliate networks
- Email service (if newsletter enabled) — e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp
Each of these has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access — to know what data we have about you
- Deletion — to request we delete your data
- Correction — to correct inaccurate data
- Portability — to receive your data in a usable format
- Opt-out — of analytics tracking, newsletter, or sale of personal information
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
7. Data retention
- Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics 4 default (14 months)
- Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions — retained for 2 years
8. Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately.
9. California residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
10. EU residents (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, UK, or EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR. Our legal basis for processing:
- Consent — for newsletter signup and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and site improvement
- Legal obligations — for tax and affiliate disclosure compliance
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced in a banner on the site.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related inquiry: [email protected].