Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-10-05

This Privacy Policy explains how Mouse Guide (mouseguide.blog) collects, uses, and safeguards your information. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Voluntary data: email address and content of messages you send us.
Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, referring pages, and approximate location derived from IP (anonymized/aggregated when possible).
Cookies and similar technologies: to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and measure content performance.

How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries and provide personalized sizing and product guidance.
To improve site performance, content quality, and test coverage.
To operate analytics, prevent abuse, and maintain security.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK)

We process personal data when: (a) you consent (e.g., email contact), (b) it’s necessary for our legitimate interests (site analytics, security), or (c) we must comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential cookies: required for basic site functions.
Analytics cookies: help us understand content performance and improve usability.
Preference cookies: remember settings like dark mode or consent choices. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or consent tools. Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality.

Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics that collect aggregated, non-identifying metrics. When third-party analytics are used, we configure IP anonymization where available.

Embedded Content and Links

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos) or links to third-party sites. These services may collect data according to their own policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

Mouse Guide participates in affiliate programs. When you click a merchant link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our testing protocols or scoring. We label affiliate links where practical and maintain the same editorial standards for all products.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under contracts that require confidentiality and data protection. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

Data Retention

Emails: retained as long as needed to address your request and for record-keeping.
Analytics data: retained in aggregated or anonymized form when feasible and deleted according to provider schedules.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and to object or request portability. To exercise rights, contact [email protected]. You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13 (or under the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to remove it.

International Transfers

If we transfer data across borders, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Do Not Track

We do not respond to Do Not Track signals due to a lack of uniform standards. You can manage privacy via cookie settings and browser controls.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact

For questions or requests related to this policy, email [email protected] or visit mouseguide.blog/contact.