Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 4, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Power Bank Tests (powerbanktests.info) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our site, contact us, or interact with our content. By using the site, you agree to this Policy.
Data Controller and Contact
The data controller is Power Bank Tests. For any privacy questions or requests, contact: [email protected].
Information We Collect
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, approximate location (city/region), device/browser type, and outbound link clicks. Collected via analytics tools and server logs.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Preferences, session state, and analytics identifiers.
- Communications: Email contents and metadata when you contact us.
- Affiliates/Outbound Clicks: We may track when you click outbound links to retailers to understand performance and prevent fraud.
How We Use Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the site and its features.
- Analyze content performance to deliver more relevant tests and guides.
- Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send service messages.
- Detect, prevent, and address security or technical issues.
Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
We process data based on: legitimate interests (site security, analytics), consent (non‑essential cookies/trackers), and contract (responding to your requests).
Cookies
We use cookies to remember preferences and run analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function without cookies.
Analytics
We may use privacy‑focused analytics or mainstream analytics platforms to measure traffic and engagement. These services may set cookies or process IP addresses and device data. Where required, we obtain consent and/or provide opt‑out mechanisms.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
We do not sell personal data. We may include affiliate links to retailers. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie or unique identifier may be used by the retailer to attribute any subsequent purchase to our site.
Affiliate Disclosure
Power Bank Tests may participate in affiliate programs (including, but not limited to, retailer and marketplace affiliate programs such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program). This means we may earn a commission if you purchase through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. Our editorial decisions and test outcomes are independent and are never influenced by affiliate partnerships.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers (analytics, hosting, email) under contracts that require data protection and restrict use to services for us. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
Data Retention
We retain usage analytics in aggregated or pseudonymized form for as long as necessary for analysis and security. Emails and correspondence are retained as needed for support, documentation, and legal obligations.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data (encryption in transit, access controls). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
The site is not intended for children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
International Transfers
If we transfer data across borders, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms, where applicable.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object or withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Third‑Party Links
Our site links to external sites we do not control. Their practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about privacy or this Policy: [email protected].