Privacy Policy

The short version

AirsoftPriceWatch is a price comparison site. We don't sell anything ourselves, and we keep the data we collect about you to a minimum. We use cookies for basic site functionality and to track affiliate clicks (so retailers know we sent you), and that's about it. If you sign up for a future newsletter, we'll only use your email to send those emails.

Who we are

AirsoftPriceWatch.com is a price comparison and stock tracking website for airsoft products in the United States. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can reach us at [email protected].

What we collect

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, our web server (and our hosting provider, Bluehost) automatically records standard log information, including:

• Your IP address
• The pages you visit and the time you visit them
• Your browser type and operating system
• The website you came from, if any (referrer)

This is normal web traffic data that almost every website collects. We use it to monitor site performance, prevent abuse, and understand which pages people find useful.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies on this site:

• Essential cookies for things like remembering your preferences and keeping the site working properly.
• Analytics cookies to understand how people use the site in aggregate (which categories are popular, where people drop off, that kind of thing). We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
• Affiliate tracking cookies set by retailers' affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates, Commission Junction, or AvantLink) when you click a product link. These let the retailer know we referred you so we can be credited for the sale.

You can clear cookies or block them in your browser settings. The site will still work, but some features may be less convenient.

Information you give us

If you ever sign up for a newsletter, contact us via email, or fill out a form on the site, you're voluntarily giving us your email address (and any other information you include in your message). We use that information only for the purpose you submitted it for.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Track which products and pages are popular, so we can improve what we offer
• Earn affiliate commissions when you click through to a retailer (this is how we keep the site running)
• Respond to questions you send us
• Send newsletters or updates if you've explicitly subscribed to them

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Affiliate links and third-party retailers

This is the most important thing to understand about how we make money. AirsoftPriceWatch participates in affiliate programs with Amazon Associates, Commission Junction (CJ), AvantLink, and similar networks. When you click a product link on our site and end up making a purchase at a retailer, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

When you click through to a retailer:

• You leave AirsoftPriceWatch and arrive on the retailer's own website
• The retailer's privacy policy and cookies apply, not ours
• An affiliate cookie may be set so the retailer knows we referred you
• Anything you do on the retailer's site (browsing, purchasing, account creation) is between you and them

We can't control or be responsible for the privacy practices of retailers we link to. We recommend reading their privacy policies if you have concerns.

Analytics

We may use standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative) to understand site usage in aggregate. These tools collect things like page views, session duration, and rough geographic location at the country or region level. They do not identify you personally to us.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, but no website can guarantee absolute security. Our site runs on Bluehost's infrastructure with standard SSL encryption (the lock icon in your browser). If we ever experience a data breach that affects your information, we'll let affected users know.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: ask us what information we have about you
• Correction: ask us to fix information that's wrong
• Deletion: ask us to delete your information
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from any emails we send you (every email will include an unsubscribe link)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as quickly as we can.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, contact us and we'll delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the "last updated" date at the top of the page. For significant changes, we'll do our best to notify visitors more prominently.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information? Email us at [email protected].