This policy explains what information Tote Alternatives collects when you visit this site, how that information is used, and the choices available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly
If you sign up for our email list or contact us through a form, we collect the information you submit, typically an email address and, for contact forms, whatever message content you choose to include.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your browser type, device type, general location derived from IP address, pages viewed, and the site or search engine that referred you. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, described in more detail below.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them, and allow certain third party services to use them, for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Example |
|---|---|
| Site analytics | Understanding which pages are read and how visitors navigate the site |
| Affiliate tracking | Attributing a purchase on Amazon back to a link clicked on this site |
| Basic site function | Remembering settings during a single visit |
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Doing so may affect how certain parts of the site function, but it will not prevent you from reading content.
Third party services
We work with a small number of third party services that may collect information on our behalf or under their own privacy policies, including:
- Amazon Associates: tracks clicks on affiliate links to attribute qualifying purchases, as described in our affiliate disclosure.
- Web analytics providers: aggregate, anonymized traffic data used to understand site performance.
- Email service providers: used to send newsletter emails to subscribers who opt in.
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data, and we encourage you to review them if you have specific concerns.
How we use information
Information collected through this site is used to operate and improve the site, understand which content is useful to readers, respond to inquiries, send newsletter emails to those who have opted in, and attribute affiliate purchases. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from any email list using the link included in every email we send. You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can also contact us directly to ask what information, if any, we hold about you.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be directed to us through the contact page.