Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how MicroPlastical ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at MicroPlastical.com (the "Site"). This page is maintained by MicroPlastical to answer common privacy and data questions about our services. If you have any questions after reading this policy, please contact us at the address below.

1. Information we collect

We collect limited information to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to deliver the resources you request.

• Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, request a free guide, or otherwise sign up to receive content from us, we collect the email address you provide voluntarily.
• Usage and analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the Site, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, approximate geographic location, device type, browser type, and referring website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.
• Affiliate click data: When you click on affiliate or outbound links, we may record that interaction using our own tracking or third-party analytics tools to understand which recommendations are helpful. This does not personally identify you.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver the free guides, newsletters, and content updates you request.
• To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns so we can improve our articles, product recommendations, and user experience.
• To measure the performance of affiliate links and understand which products and recommendations are most useful to our readers.
• To maintain and protect the security and functionality of the Site.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors engage with the Site. Google Analytics collects information automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting Google's Privacy Policy. You may also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.

4. Affiliate links and third-party tracking

MicroPlastical participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some of the links on the Site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you. When you click an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third-party website (such as Amazon). These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and tracking practices, which we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Our affiliate partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to track clicks and purchases for attribution purposes. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively, analyze traffic, and support affiliate attribution. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

6. Email communications and your choices

If you choose to provide your email address, we may use it to send you newsletters, updates, recommended resources, and occasional promotional content. We will not sell or rent your email address to third parties.

You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send. If you would like to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data retention and security

We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact.microplastical@gmail.com
Site: MicroPlastical.com