Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how thebargainof.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time on site, and referring URL
- Log files (server-side access logs)
Information from Third Parties
We receive data from Google Analytics (traffic analysis) and Amazon (affiliate tracking) when you interact with our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Operate and improve the website
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud
3. Cookies, Pixel Tags, and Tracking Technologies
We use the following tracking technologies:
- Necessary cookies: Required for the site to function properly.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): Collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site. Opt out of Google Analytics.
- Amazon affiliate tracking (oneTag/pixel tags): When you click an affiliate link on our site, your browser is directed to Amazon and Amazon places a tracking cookie that identifies our site as the referral source. This allows Amazon to attribute any purchase you make during that session to us. In doing so, identifiable data (including your IP address and browsing session) is sent to Amazon for attribution purposes. Manage Amazon ad preferences.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google LLC — analytics services
- Amazon.com Services LLC — affiliate tracking (see Section 3)
- Legal authorities — when required by law
5. Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics data | 14 months |
| Server log files | 90 days |
| Cookie consent preferences | 12 months or until revoked |
6. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to Amazon and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy rights exercised
Categories of personal information collected: identifiers (IP address), internet activity (pages viewed, browsing behavior), and inferences drawn from the above.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out of the sale and sharing of personal information, as required under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out request.
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@thebargainof.com. We will respond within 45 days.
9. Other US State Privacy Rights
Similar privacy rights may apply to residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), Nevada (NRS 603A), and other states with consumer privacy laws. Contact us at contact@thebargainof.com to exercise your rights.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions: contact@thebargainof.com