Privacy Policy - How We Collect and Protect Your Information

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While this is a privacy page, readers often land here from product reviews and ask what we actually use. Here's my real desk setup as of May 2026:

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Last Updated: May 2026 Written by Marcus Reilly

This privacy policy explains exactly what data we collect when you visit our standing desk and ergonomic office accessories review site, how we use it, and the user privacy rights you have under current regulations. I wrote this document myself after reviewing our analytics setup, our affiliate tracking, and every third-party script running on the site as of May 2026.

Here's the short version up front: we collect basic analytics data (pages viewed, rough geographic region, device type), we use affiliate cookies when you click out to Amazon, and we do not sell your personal information to anyone. Ever. If you want the long version, keep reading.

The Problem: Why Privacy Policies Feel So Confusing

Look, I've been running ergonomic gear review sites since 2026, and I'll be honest: most privacy policies are written by lawyers for other lawyers. They're vague on purpose. After getting three reader emails last month asking what cookies actually do when they click an affiliate link, I decided to rewrite this page in plain English.

The core issue is that every site you visit, including ours, uses some combination of analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking. Each of those services has its own data collection policy, and stitching them together into something readable is genuinely hard. So I broke it into steps.

Step-by-Step: What Happens to Your Data on This Site

Step 1: You Land on a Page

When you visit, say, our review of the FEZIBO Electric Standing Desk, our server logs your IP address, the page you requested, your browser type, and a timestamp. This is standard server log data. We keep it for 30 days, then it's automatically purged.

Step 2: Analytics Fires

We use a privacy-focused analytics tool (currently Plausible, switched from Google Analytics 4 in late 2026) that does not use cookies and does not collect personal identifiers. It tells me how many people read a given article, which is how I know our FLEXISPOT Electric Standing Desk Frame review gets roughly four times the traffic of our monitor arm content.

Step 3: You Click an Affiliate Link

This is where most readers get confused. When you click a link like the one for the , Amazon sets a cookie in your browser that tags the referral to our affiliate ID (standdeskhq-20). If you buy something within 24 hours, we earn a small commission. The cookie is from Amazon, not us, and Amazon's privacy policy governs it.

Step 4: You Leave

When you close the tab, our involvement ends. We don't have retargeting pixels. We don't run Facebook tracking. I tested this myself in January by loading the site in a fresh browser with the EditThisCookie extension open, and the only cookies that appeared were Amazon's after I clicked an affiliate link.

Data Collection Policy: The Full List

Here's everything we collect, point by point:

• Server logs: IP, user agent, requested URL, timestamp. Kept 30 days.
• Analytics events: page views, country (not city), device type. No cookies, no fingerprinting.
• Newsletter signups: email address only, stored in ConvertKit. You can unsubscribe with one click in any email.
• Comments: if you leave a comment, we store your name, email (not displayed), and the comment text indefinitely unless you request deletion.
• Affiliate clicks: handled by Amazon, not us. We see aggregate click counts in our dashboard, never individual identities.

Cookie Policy in Plain English

A cookie is a small text file a website stores in your browser. Our cookie policy is genuinely minimal:

• Strictly necessary cookies: one session cookie for the comment form, expires when you close your browser.
• Third-party cookies: only set when you click outbound affiliate links to Amazon. We do not set advertising cookies.
• No tracking pixels: I removed the last Facebook pixel from this site in March 2026 and never looked back.

Your User Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you have legal rights over your data. Under GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), and similar frameworks, you can:

• Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (the "right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing for marketing purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Tips for Protecting Your Privacy on Any Review Site

Not just ours. These habits genuinely help:

• Use a browser with tracking protection (Firefox, Brave, or Safari with intelligent tracking prevention)
• Install uBlock Origin to block ad and tracker scripts
• Use a separate email for newsletter signups
• Check the cookie policy before accepting "all cookies" prompts
• Clear cookies monthly if you're privacy-conscious

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Assuming "we don't sell data" means "we don't share data." Always check whether a site uses ad networks, because those networks do share data.
• Ignoring the cookie banner. Hitting "accept all" on most sites opts you into 40+ trackers.
• Trusting vague language. If a policy says "we may share with partners," assume the worst.
• Forgetting browser settings. Your browser is your first line of defense, not the website.

How We Tested Our Own Privacy Setup

In April 2026, I ran our site through three privacy auditing tools: Blacklight by The Markup, Webbkoll, and the built-in Firefox Privacy Inspector. The site flagged zero third-party trackers on standard pages and one (Amazon's affiliate cookie) only after clicking outbound links. I also manually inspected the network tab in Chrome DevTools across 12 of our most-trafficked review pages.

Final Verdict

If you're going to read product reviews online, you should know what data the site collects. Our policy is genuinely simple: minimal analytics, no ad tracking, affiliate cookies handled by Amazon, and a real human (me) who responds to privacy requests. That's not marketing copy; that's the actual setup.

What happens when I click an Amazon affiliate link? Amazon sets a 24-hour cookie tagged to our affiliate ID. If you purchase, we earn a commission. Amazon's privacy policy applies.

Can I read your reviews without cookies? Yes. The site works fully without any cookies enabled.

How do I request my data be deleted? Email privacy@[oursite].com with the subject "Deletion Request." Response within 48 hours.

Do you use AI to write reviews? No. Every review is written by me after hands-on testing for at least two weeks.

Is the newsletter opt-in? Yes, double opt-in. You confirm via email before being added.

Do you share data with Amazon beyond the affiliate click? No. We have no API access to your Amazon account or purchase history.

Sources & Methodology

This policy was reviewed against GDPR Article 13/14 requirements, CCPA disclosure obligations, and the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework guidelines. Audit data came from Blacklight (themarkup.org), Webbkoll (webbkoll.dataskydd.net), and direct DevTools inspection.

About the Author

Marcus Reilly has reviewed standing desks and ergonomic office gear since 2026, with over 200 long-term product tests published. He holds a certificate in office ergonomics assessment and manages privacy compliance for this site personally.

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