Privacy policy

Altimateguide respects your privacy and is committed to handling data responsibly and transparently.

This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

We may collect limited information when you:

• Visit the website
• Submit a form (such as a request for tool inclusion)
• Interact with affiliate links
• Make a payment for a resource product
• Subscribe to email updates
• Arrive via a shared or referral link

The information collected may include:

• Email address
• Tool or company details submitted voluntarily
• Payment-related metadata (processed by third-party providers)
• Basic usage or analytics data

We do not collect unnecessary personal data.

How information is used

Information is used only to:

• Review and process inclusion requests
• Communicate about submissions or payments
• Operate and improve the site
• Maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not sell personal data.

Payments and third-party services

Payments are processed by third-party providers. Altimateguide does not store full payment details such as card numbers.

Third-party services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Analytics and cookies

Altimateguide may use analytics tools to understand site usage. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying information.

Cookies, if used, are limited to functional or analytical purposes and are not used for behavioral advertising.

When you arrive from a shared or referral link, we set one first-party cookie that remembers the referrer and campaign parameters (for example a ref or utm_source value) so we can credit the source. It contains no personal details, is not shared or sold, and expires after 90 days.

Email updates

If you subscribe to updates, we store the email address you provide along with the source and campaign that led to your signup. We use it only to send occasional updates about new comparisons, guides, and tools — never to sell or share your address.

Every update email includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also request removal through the contact page at any time.

Affiliate links

Some pages may contain affiliate links. When an affiliate link is used, the third party may collect information according to their own privacy practices.

Affiliate relationships do not affect editorial decisions.

Data retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill editorial review and communication
• Meet legal or operational requirements

You may request deletion of your information where applicable.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made through the contact page.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as the site evolves. The latest version will always be published on this page.