Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 19th, 2025
Last Updated: August 19th, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Power Tool Decisions (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website powertooldecisions.com (the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: When you contact us through forms, email, or comments, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.
Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any preferences you specify.
User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or other content you submit to our site.

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and other usage statistics.
Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
Send you newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
Analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

Web hosting services (Namecheap)
Email marketing platforms (if applicable)
Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Comment management systems

Affiliate Programs

As participants in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, we may share information necessary for commission tracking and compliance purposes. This typically includes anonymized click and purchase data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

Amazon Associates Program: Power Tool Decisions is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Other Affiliate Relationships: We may participate in other affiliate marketing programs. We will always disclose these relationships clearly and conspicuously on our site.

Editorial Independence: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products we believe provide value to our readers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies: Used by affiliate programs to track referrals and commissions
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Page.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Amazon.com (affiliate links)
Social media platforms
Other tool retailers and manufacturers
YouTube videos (embedded content)

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures Include:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to personal information
Secure hosting infrastructure

Your Privacy Rights

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

General Rights

Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

Newsletter and Communications

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails
Communication Preferences: Contact us to update your communication preferences

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States and intended primarily for users in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

California Privacy Rights

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

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Sending email notifications for significant changes (if you have subscribed to our communications)

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@powertooldecisions.com
Website: powertooldecisions.com

Response Time: We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 19th, 2025 and is effective as of August 19th, 2025