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Privacy Policy

Who we are

Top Rated Selections (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.topratedselections.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from visitors in the following ways:

Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide it to us, we may collect:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address

This information is typically collected when you subscribe to our email list, fill out a form, or otherwise interact with the Website.

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs

This information does not personally identify you and is used for analytics and performance improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Sending emails, newsletters, or promotional content
  • Responding to inquiries or customer support requests
  • Improving Website content, functionality, and user experience
  • Monitoring and analyzing usage trends
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Top Rated Selections is an affiliate website. This means we may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases through affiliate links on the Website. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals in accordance with their own privacy policies.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The post(s) may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

4. Advertising

We may display advertisements on the Website. Advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to deliver ads relevant to your interests. We do not control these third-party technologies or their use of collected data.

5. Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about Website usage.

You can learn how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services by visiting Google’s privacy policy.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We may use cookies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze Website traffic
  • Track affiliate referrals

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

7. Do We Collect Information from Children Under 13?

No. We do not knowingly collect, use, or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information on our Website, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

8. CCPA & CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect or use sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Top Rated Selections’ Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party services for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: info@topratedselections.com

Jurisdiction: This Website is operated from the State of Georgia, United States, and is subject to applicable U.S. federal and Georgia state laws.

13. Additional Compliance & Platform Disclosures

1. Advertising & Google AdSense Compliance

  • We comply with Google AdSense and similar advertising network policies.
  • Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or device identifiers to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this Website or other websites.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

2. Email Marketing & Communication Practices

  • We may use third-party email marketing services (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar platforms) to manage and send emails.
  • Your personal information is used only for the purposes you subscribed for.
  • You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in each email.

3. Data Retention Policy

  • We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable laws.

4. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” Notice (CPRA)

  • We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
  • If our practices change in the future, California residents will be provided with a clear and accessible method to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • California residents may submit requests regarding their personal information by contacting us at the email address listed in this Privacy Policy.

5. International Users

  • If you access the Website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
  • By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and acknowledge that U.S. data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

GDPR Privacy Addendum (EU & UK Users)

This GDPR Privacy Addendum applies to visitors, users, and customers located in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and the United Kingdom (UK). This addendum supplements the Privacy Policy of www.topratedselections.com and is provided to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we process personal data only when a lawful basis applies, including:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal information, such as subscribing to emails.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary to operate, analyze, and improve the Website.
  • Legal Obligations: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

2. Personal Data We Collect

For EU and UK users, personal data may include:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage and interaction data

3. Your GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how your data is processed.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

You may exercise any of your GDPR rights by contacting us at:

Email: info@topratedselections.com

We will respond to all verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

5. International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, consistent with GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention (GDPR)

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

8. Supervisory Authority

If you believe that we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority in the EU or UK.

9. Relationship to Main Privacy Policy

This GDPR Addendum should be read in conjunction with our main Privacy Policy. In the event of a conflict, this Addendum applies to EU and UK users.