Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2024
CurbThreads ("we", "us", "our", curbthreads.com) is a streetwear and basics review site. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We aim to collect only the information necessary to operate and improve CurbThreads. This includes:
- Analytics data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized or pseudonymized data about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time on site, device type, browser, approximate location (city/country level), and referral source.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and support the functionality of affiliate links. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain site features.
- Voluntarily submitted information: If you contact us via email, a contact form, or comment section, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address, in order to respond to you.
- Log data: Our hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log information, including IP address, browser type, and access times, for security and performance purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of CurbThreads
- To understand which reviews, guides, and products are most useful to our readers
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To track outbound affiliate link performance, which helps us understand which content drives value to readers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
When you click an affiliate link on CurbThreads, a cookie may be placed by the third-party platform (such as AliExpress) to track the referral. This is standard practice for affiliate marketing programmes and is governed by the respective third party's own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.
Third-Party Services
We may use or link to third-party services that have their own privacy practices, including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analysis
- AliExpress affiliate programme — product links and commission tracking
- Hosting and content delivery providers — technical infrastructure and site security
- Email service providers — if you subscribe to updates or contact us directly
These third parties may collect information directly through their own cookies or tracking technologies, subject to their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
Data Retention
We retain analytics and log data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Correspondence you send us is kept only as long as needed to address your inquiry, unless you request earlier deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent for cookies at any time via your browser settings
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below and we will respond as promptly as possible.
Children's Privacy
CurbThreads is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
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. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@curbthreads.com
- Website: curbthreads.com