Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

ReviewMyTool (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent review publication covering AI tools, SEO software, and marketing platforms. Our website is located at https://www.reviewmytool.com.

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at info@reviewmytool.com.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you contact us by email or through any contact form on the site, we collect:

• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• Any attachments or additional information you choose to share

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit ReviewMyTool, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2.3 Data from Comments

If our site enables comments, we collect the name, email address, and comment content you submit. Email addresses from comments are not displayed publicly and are only used to identify the commenter.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your emails and enquiries
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
• To monitor site performance and fix technical issues
• To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send transactional emails if you submit a form or make a purchase through the site

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

4. Cookies

ReviewMyTool uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to make the site function properly and to understand how it is used.

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session cookies used by WordPress to manage the admin area, and security cookies used to protect the site from attacks.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that place cookies to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site — including pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. This data is used in aggregate and does not identify you personally.

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some content embedded on our pages — such as videos or social media widgets — may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Affiliate Links

ReviewMyTool contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link to a product or service and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.

All pages containing affiliate links carry a clear disclosure notice at the top of the page. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our ratings, rankings, or editorial content. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data when you visit our site:

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and visitor behaviour. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, session duration, and device type. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to load typefaces on our site. When you visit a page, your browser may request font files from Google’s servers. Google may log this request. Google’s privacy policy applies to this data.

WordPress & Hosting

Our site runs on WordPress and is hosted on Hostinger. Our hosting provider processes server logs that include IP addresses and request data. Hostinger’s privacy policy is available on their website.

Rank Math SEO

We use Rank Math as our SEO plugin. Rank Math may collect anonymised usage data to improve the plugin. You can review Rank Math’s privacy policy on their website.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as our hosting company) only where necessary to operate the site. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: If ReviewMyTool is acquired or merged with another business, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a notice on our website if this occurs.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:

• Email correspondence: Retained for up to 2 years, or until you request deletion.
• Analytics data: Retained in anonymised, aggregate form indefinitely for trend analysis.
• Comment data: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
• Server logs: Typically retained for 30–90 days by our hosting provider.

9. Your Rights

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

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@reviewmytool.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are located in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully.

10. Children’s Privacy

ReviewMyTool is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@reviewmytool.com and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of ReviewMyTool after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have a privacy-related concern, please contact us:

• Email: info@reviewmytool.com
• Website: reviewmytool.com/contact
• Response time: Within 48 hours on business days