Privacy Policy

How We Handle Your Data

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you submit a review, contact us, or use our site, we may collect the following categories of data:

  • Form data: your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or review submission.
  • Technical data: browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, and pages visited.
  • Analytics events: page views, time on page, and interaction patterns collected via analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and process review submissions.
  • To improve our testing methodology and editorial content based on aggregated user behavior.
  • To maintain site security and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • To comply with legal obligations where applicable.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with service providers who assist us in operating the site, including:

  • Hosting providers that store site data.
  • Analytics services that process aggregated usage data.
  • Email or form providers that handle communication submissions.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only process it for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Review submissions may be retained for editorial verification purposes. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: request removal of your personal data.
  • Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Opt-out: withdraw consent for processing where applicable.

If you are in the EU or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA. We will honor all applicable requests within 30 days.

7. Editorial Integrity and Accuracy

Evidence Based Reviews is committed to transparent, honest content. We do not publish misleading claims, fake urgency, fabricated endorsements, or unverified brand affiliations. All ratings are based on documented testing procedures. We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results without supporting evidence. If you believe any content misrepresents a product or claim, contact us and we will review it promptly.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related requests, data access, or questions about this policy, contact us at:

Evidence Based Reviews

7022 Gail Street Apt. 022

Meganport, EC 5387

Email: info@evidencedbased.com

Phone: +27166060008