Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
At Curated Value Finds, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. We've written it in plain language because we believe privacy policies should be understandable, not buried in legal jargon.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information in the following ways:
- Contact form submissions. When you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Analytics data. We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes aggregated data such as page views, approximate geographic region, device type, and referral sources. This data is not personally identifiable.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies to support site functionality and analytics. Affiliate links may set cookies on third-party sites (such as AliExpress) to track referrals. See the Cookies section below for details.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government IDs, or precise location data.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Respond to your questions, suggestions, and feedback submitted through the contact form.
- Understand how our site is used so we can improve the content, navigation, and overall experience.
- Ensure the site functions correctly across different devices and browsers.
- Detect and prevent abuse or technical issues.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
Our site integrates with a small number of third-party services:
- AliExpress Affiliate Program. We participate in the AliExpress affiliate program. When you click an affiliate link, AliExpress may set cookies on their domain to track the referral. AliExpress's own privacy policy governs how they handle your data on their platform.
- Analytics provider. We use analytics tools to measure site traffic and usage patterns. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies. We configure our analytics to minimize personal data collection and to respect Do Not Track signals where possible.
- Hosting provider. Our site is hosted by a third-party provider that may process server logs containing IP addresses and request data as part of normal operations.
We do not use any social media tracking pixels or advertising networks on this site.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use them as follows:
- Essential cookies. Required for core site functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
- Analytics cookies. Help us understand visitor behavior in aggregate. You can opt out of these through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.
- Third-party affiliate cookies. When you click an affiliate link, AliExpress may place a cookie on their site to attribute the referral. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by AliExpress's cookie policy.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access. You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Correction. You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion. You can request that we delete your personal data. If you've submitted a contact form and want your data removed, just let us know.
- Opt-out. You can opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings, Do Not Track headers, or by contacting us directly.
- Data portability. Where applicable, you can request your data in a portable format.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
6. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, non-identifiable form and does not expire. Server logs are retained by our hosting provider for a limited period (typically 30 to 90 days) for security and diagnostic purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please reach out through our contact page. We will respond to privacy-related requests within 30 days.