Privacy Policy

Effective Data

At Addicity, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of information we collect from visitors, how we use it, how it is stored and protected, and the choices you have in managing your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Addicity.com is a skincare-focused blog and educational platform dedicated to providing evidence-based skincare content, honest product reviews, and curated recommendations through affiliate partnerships. Our goal is to help our readers make confident, informed choices for healthier skin.

1. Collecting Information

We collect information from users in two ways: directly (information you provide voluntarily) and automatically (information collected via tools and cookies).

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

When you engage with our website, you may provide personal details, including but not limited to:

• Your name
  
• Email address
  
• Any information you provide via:
  
  • Newsletter signups
    
  • Contact forms
    
  • Comment sections
    
  • Guest post submissions
    
  • Affiliate purchases (only if applicable via third-party)
    

This information is collected only when voluntarily submitted by you.

b. Non-Personal & Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Addicity.com, certain data is collected automatically to help us understand user behavior, improve website functionality, and deliver relevant content and ads. This includes:

• IP address
  
• Browser type
  
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  
• Pages visited and time spent
  
• Geographic location (based on IP)
  
• Referring URL
  
• Click behavior and session duration
  

This is collected using cookies, Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other tools.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected data to:

• Improve site content, layout, and performance
  
• Personalize your browsing experience
  
• Respond to your inquiries or submitted forms
  
• Deliver email newsletters (only if you’ve subscribed)
  
• Serve Google AdSense or other ads based on your interests and activity
  
• Analyze site traffic and user engagement
  
• Monitor affiliate marketing performance (we may earn a commission if you purchase through affiliate links)
  

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Any data sharing is limited to necessary third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools) under strict data protection agreements.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your user experience and enable analytics, advertising, and functionality.

a. How We Use Cookies:

• Session cookies: To keep track of your session on the site
  
• Persistent cookies: To remember preferences and settings
  
• Third-party cookies: Used by services such as:
  
  • Google Analytics – for understanding user behavior
    
  • Google AdSense – to show relevant ads
    
  • Affiliate networks – to track purchases and clicks
    

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. However, this may impact certain features or ad visibility on our site.

b. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to show ads. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can control this via your Google Ad Settings.

4. Data Security

We take all reasonable precautions to protect your data:

• SSL encryption to secure all data transmission
  
• Secure hosting servers with firewall protection
  
• Restricted access to any stored data on our backend systems
  

Despite our efforts, no system can guarantee 100% protection. Use of our website is at your own risk.

5. Your Rights

As a user of Addicity.com, you have full control over your data. You may:

• Request access to your personal data
  
• Ask us to correct or update your information
  
• Request deletion of your data
  
• Withdraw consent from newsletters or email marketing at any time
  
• File a complaint if you believe your rights are being violated
  

6. Children’s Policy

We are committed to protecting children’s privacy.

Addicity.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under this age. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

• Changes in legal regulations
  
• Changes in our data practices
  
• New features, tools, or third-party integrations
  

Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, feel free to Contact Us