Last updated: 30/04/26
This Privacy Policy explains what information TOPRATD ("we," "us," "our") collects from visitors to topratd.com ("the Site"), how we use it, and what choices you have. We've written this to be readable, not just legally defensible. If something's unclear, write to us at hello@topratd.com.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information you give us directly
When you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect your name (if provided), email address, and the content of your message. We don't ask for more than we need.
If you sign up for an email newsletter or updates from us, we collect your email address and, if you provide it, your name.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, standard technical data is collected automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on those pages. This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools (see Section 3).
Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site. See Section 4 for the full breakdown.
We use the data we collect to:
We do not use your data to build advertising profiles, and we do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
Running this Site involves certain third-party tools. Each of these has access to limited data about your visit.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This tool may collect your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar usage data. Google's privacy policy governs their data practices, available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google's opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Email newsletter
If you subscribe to our email list, your email address and any name you provide are stored on our email platform. Their privacy policy governs how they handle that data.
Affiliate networks
This Site participates in affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may set cookies on your browser to track whether you make a purchase. These cookies are set by third parties, not by us. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Hosting and infrastructure
Our hosting provider may collect standard server log data including IP addresses and request timestamps as part of normal operations.
We do not use Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or any behavioral advertising trackers. If this changes, we will update this policy and notify subscribers.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Here's what's on this Site:
How to manage cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. You can also use browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin to limit tracking. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of third-party sites you visit through our links.
If you are visiting from the EU or UK, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner on your first visit. Analytics cookies will not be activated until you have consented.
If you subscribe to TOPRATD emails, we will use your email address to send updates, product roundups, or other content relevant to the Site.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by writing to hello@topratd.com. We will remove you promptly. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.
We do not share, sell, or rent your email address to third parties.
We keep contact form submissions and emails for as long as needed to respond and for up to 12 months after, unless there is a legitimate reason to keep them longer (such as an ongoing legal matter).
Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as your subscription is active. When you unsubscribe, your data is deleted or anonymized within 30 days.
Analytics data is retained in accordance with the retention settings of our analytics provider, typically 14 months for Google Analytics 4.
If you are in California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
To make a request, email us at hello@topratd.com with the subject line "California Privacy Request." We will respond within 7 days.
If you are in the USA or EU or UK (GDPR / UK GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You also have the right to restrict or object to processing, and to data portability where applicable. Our lawful basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics, site operation) and consent (email subscriptions, non-essential cookies).
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@topratd.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
All users
Regardless of where you are located, you can write to us at any time to:
We will respond within 7 days.
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us at hello@topratd.com and we will delete it.
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the data we hold. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information sent to or from this Site.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
This Site links extensively to third-party retailers and websites. Once you leave topratd.com, their privacy policies apply, not ours. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site.
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. For material changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers by email. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Privacy questions, data requests, or unsubscribe requests:
Email: hello@topratd.com
Response time: 24–48 hours