Privacy Policy


Last updated: March 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Trustscouter (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal data when you use our website, https://trustscouter.com (the “Service”). It also explains your rights under applicable data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions:

  • Account: A unique profile created for you to access our Service.
  • Affiliate: A third party that earns a commission through referrals.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience.
  • Personal Data: Any information related to an identifiable individual.
  • Service Provider: Third parties that process data on behalf of the Company.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected data (e.g., IP address, browser type, visit duration).

2. Data Collection and Use

Types of Data Collected:

We collect the following data:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, contact details.
  • Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser type, visit duration, and pages viewed.
  • Tracking Data: Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Data:

  • To provide and maintain our Service.
  • To process affiliate transactions and track commissions.
  • To improve website performance and personalize content.
  • To send marketing communications (if consented).
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit permission (e.g., marketing emails, cookies).
  • Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract.
  • Legitimate Interest: For improving services, fraud prevention, and security.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or regulatory obligations.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share your personal data in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: To analyze website usage, process payments, and manage communications.
  • With Affiliates and Business Partners: To track commissions and affiliate link activity.
  • With Legal Authorities: When required to comply with the law.
  • With Your Consent: When explicitly authorized by you.

We use third-party tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and affiliate tracking networks. These services may place cookies on your device. You can opt out of these cookies via our Cookie Policy or by adjusting your browser settings.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal reasons. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
  • Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications and data processing.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale (CCPA): We do not sell personal data, but if we do in the future, you will have the right to opt out.

To exercise these rights, contact us at trustscouter@gmail.com. We will respond within the required legal timeframe.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us for removal.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

Trustscouter is an affiliate website. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on affiliate links and make a purchase. Our affiliate partners may track your behavior using cookies. By using our Service, you consent to such tracking. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.