Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties except our form processing service (Web3Forms).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Location Data: Country and general geographic region (not precise location)
• Referral Data: How you arrived at our website

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive anonymized, aggregated data from our analytics providers about website traffic and user behavior patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience
• Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for targeted advertising or sell it to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

3.2 Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (via Vercel Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Analytics

Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking. Data collected is anonymized and aggregated.

4.2 Contact Form

Web3Forms: Our contact form submissions are processed through Web3Forms. When you submit a message, your name, email, and message content are transmitted to Web3Forms for delivery to us.

4.3 Affiliate Links

When you click on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon), you will be redirected to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. We may receive information about completed purchases for commission purposes, but this does not include your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years after your last communication
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual session data typically retained for 30 days
• Cookies: Vary by type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, persistent cookies may last up to 1 year

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)
• Limited access to personal data
• Regular security assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

7.2 For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7.3 For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

8. Children's Privacy

TopsFive is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website uses privacy-focused analytics that respect user privacy by default, regardless of DNT settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Via our Contact Form

We will respond to your request within 30 days.