Last updated: June 2024
Welcome to PitPedal (pitpedal.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our site, read our reviews, or interact with our content about sim racing and flight sim cockpits. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways when you use PitPedal:
- Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized or pseudonymized information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, device type, browser, and approximate geographic location (based on IP address). This helps us understand which reviews and guides are most useful and improve our content.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand site usage, and support advertising and affiliate link functionality. Cookies may be set by us directly or by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers and advertising networks.
- Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content you choose to submit.
- Technical Data: Server logs may automatically record information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamps of visits for security and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of PitPedal.
- To analyze site traffic and user behavior in order to produce better buying guides and reviews for sim racing and flight sim cockpit products.
- To respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests submitted through our contact channels.
- To send newsletters or updates if you have explicitly opted in to receive them, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of our site.
- To display relevant advertising and track the performance of affiliate links, including those used in our Amazon Associates program.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and provide analytics or advertising insights. PitPedal uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as navigation and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior and improve site performance, primarily through Google Analytics.
- Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: Used by third-party networks, including Amazon's affiliate tracking system, to attribute purchases made via our links and to deliver relevant ads.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this site.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf or independently, including:
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis and audience insights.
- Amazon Associates Program: For affiliate link tracking and commission attribution when you click on product links and make purchases.
- Advertising Networks: We may display ads from networks that use cookies to serve relevant advertising based on your browsing behavior.
- Email Service Providers: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address may be processed by a third-party email marketing platform.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information, and we encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data and contact form submissions only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Cookie lifespans vary depending on the type of cookie and are managed according to the policies of the respective service providers.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
PitPedal is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised 'Last updated' date, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: [email protected]. We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.