Effective Date: June 23, 2025
Website: https://aftersort.com
Affiliate Disclosure
Aftersort 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. We also participate in the ShareASale affiliate network and other affiliate programs.
This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our website and allow us to continue providing valuable content to our visitors.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Website usage patterns and preferences
- Comments and feedback you provide
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Referral URLs and exit pages
- Time and date of visits
- Click-through rates on affiliate links
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website services
- To send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To personalize your experience on our website
- To track affiliate commissions and conversions
- To comply with legal obligations
- To prevent fraud and ensure website security
3. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosures
Affiliate Partners
We share certain information with our affiliate partners, including:
- Amazon Associates: Purchase data and referral information
- ShareASale: Click and conversion tracking data
- Other affiliate networks we participate in
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email marketing services
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment processing
- Customer support services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience and track affiliate referrals.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to our affiliate partners
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and our ability to track affiliate referrals.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following 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 data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Marketing Communications:
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
GDPR Rights (EU Residents):
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
CCPA Rights (California Residents):
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and employee training
- Data backup and recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors influencing our retention periods include:
- The nature and sensitivity of the information
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Business and operational needs
- Affiliate program requirements and tracking periods
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Certification schemes
- Binding corporate rules
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes 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 “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications for significant changes (if you have subscribed to our communications)
We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Website: https://aftersort.com
- Email: privacy@aftersort.com
- Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days
Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@aftersort.com
12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU residents, our legal bases for processing your personal information include:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security, and affiliate tracking
- Contractual Necessity: To provide services you have requested
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations