Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how HearingAidReviews, an affiliate-supported review and comparison site operated by Herbie Yon, handles personal information when visitors use the website, submit a contact request, or interact with advertising and affiliate links. It covers information collected through the site, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors. Like many sites in this category, the site may rely on third-party tools for analytics, ads, and affiliate tracking; individual experiences may differ depending on browser settings and privacy choices.
By using the site, visitors acknowledge that some information may be collected automatically and shared with service providers that help operate the website. This policy is intended to be consistent with footer disclosures across the site and should be read together with any other notices that appear on relevant pages.
Information We Collect
The site may collect information in a few ways. Some data is provided directly by visitors, while other data is collected automatically when pages load or links are clicked.
- Contact form submissions, including name, email address, message content, and any other details a visitor chooses to provide.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to remember preferences, support analytics, and measure ad or affiliate interactions.
- Analytics data, such as page views, visit duration, approximate location derived from IP address, and navigation patterns.
- Ad-platform click IDs and related parameters, including gclid, msclkid, wbraid, and gbraid, when present in a URL.
- Referrer information showing the page or source that sent a visitor to the site.
- Device and browser information, such as browser type, operating system, screen size, and general device identifiers.
The site may also receive technical logs from hosting or security systems. These records can include timestamps, IP addresses, and error-related details. Such information is often collected automatically for operational and security purposes.
How We Use Information
Information collected by the site may be used to operate the website, improve content, and understand how visitors interact with pages and links. Many customer reviews describe similar review sites using this kind of data for analytics and conversion tracking, but results vary based on browser settings, consent choices, and the services involved.
More specifically, the site may use information to:
- Measure traffic and page performance through site analytics.
- Track ad clicks and affiliate referrals so commissions can be attributed where applicable.
- Respond to messages submitted through the contact form.
- Maintain security, detect abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Improve page layout, content relevance, and overall user experience.
Third Parties
The site may share limited information with third parties that provide advertising, affiliate, hosting, and communications services. These providers may process data under their own privacy terms, and their practices can differ.
- Google Ads, which may use cookies or identifiers for ad delivery, measurement, and remarketing.
- Microsoft Ads, which may use click IDs such as msclkid for attribution and reporting.
- Affiliate networks including MaxBounty, DFO Performance, ClickBank, MaxWeb, and BuyGoods, which may track referrals and conversions.
- The hosting provider, which may process technical logs, security data, and server-level information.
- The email provider, which may process messages sent to the contact address and related metadata.
These third parties may independently collect or receive information through their own tools and scripts. Visitors should review the privacy notices of those providers for additional details.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies may be used to keep the site functioning properly and to support analytics, affiliate attribution, and advertising measurement. Some cookies may be set by the site, while others may be set by third-party services integrated into the page.
Visitors can usually manage cookies through browser settings and, where available, consent tools displayed on the site. Disabling certain cookies can affect site functionality, and some features may not work as intended. Results vary based on browser, device, and consent preferences.
Your Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy laws such as GDPR or CCPA may provide rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal information. Visitors may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising or certain forms of data sharing, subject to applicable law and technical limitations.
Where required, requests may be submitted for access to information, deletion of contact records, or clarification about how data is used. Some requests may not be fulfilled if the site must retain information for legal, security, or operational reasons. Individual experiences may differ depending on the jurisdiction and the data involved.
Data Retention
The site retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, preventing abuse, and meeting legal obligations. Contact form messages may be retained for a period of time so the site can manage follow-up communication and recordkeeping.
Technical logs, analytics data, and affiliate records may be kept according to provider settings or legal requirements. Retention periods can vary by system and data type, and some records may be stored longer where needed for security, dispute resolution, or compliance.
Contact for Privacy Requests
Privacy requests should be sent by email to yon@yon.org.uk. Requests may include access, deletion, or questions about how information is handled by Herbie Yon in connection with this site.
Postal mail may also be used for privacy correspondence. Send mail to:
56 Davyhulme Road East
Stretford
Manchester
M32 0DN
Because the site is an affiliate-supported review and comparison site, some data flows involve third-party advertising and affiliate systems. As a result, response times and fulfillment options may vary based on the type of request and the systems involved.