Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Trade Post Store collects, uses, shares, and protects information for HearingAidHQ, an affiliate-supported review and comparison site. The policy applies to visitors who browse the site, submit a contact form, or interact with advertising and affiliate links. As with most websites of this type, some tracking may occur automatically, and results vary based on browser settings, device controls, and user choices.
By using the site, visitors agree to the practices described here. If any part of this policy is unclear, the site encourages review of the contact section below.
Information We Collect
The site may collect information that is provided directly or gathered automatically. This can include:
- Contact form submissions, such as a name, email address, and message content.
- Cookies and similar technologies used for site operation, analytics, and advertising measurement.
- Analytics data, such as pages viewed, time on page, referring pages, and click activity.
- Ad-platform click IDs and related identifiers, including gclid, msclkid, wbraid, and gbraid, when present in a URL or stored by a browser.
- Referrer information that may show how a visitor arrived at the site.
- Device and browser information, including approximate location derived from IP address, browser type, operating system, and screen settings.
The site does not intentionally request sensitive personal data through normal browsing. Visitors should avoid sending information that is not necessary for a request.
How We Use Information
Trade Post Store uses collected information to operate the site, measure content performance, and improve the visitor experience. This may include analytics reporting, conversion tracking, fraud prevention, and responding to contact requests. Some data may also be used to understand whether a click on an affiliate or advertising link led to a site visit or other action.
Where applicable, information can be used to maintain site security, troubleshoot technical issues, and comply with legal obligations. Any performance or marketing insights are approximate, and individual experiences may differ based on platform behavior and privacy settings.
Third Parties
The site may share limited information with third parties that support advertising, analytics, hosting, email delivery, and affiliate tracking. These parties may process data according to their own privacy practices:
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Ads
- Affiliate networks, including MaxBounty, DFO Performance, ClickBank, MaxWeb, and BuyGoods
- Hosting provider
- Email provider
These third parties may receive click IDs, cookie data, device details, referrer data, or other technical information needed to measure campaigns, attribute referrals, or deliver services. Their use of data is governed by their own policies, and the site does not control all downstream processing.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
The site uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to keep pages functioning, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising measurement. Some cookies may come from first-party systems, while others may be set by third-party tools such as analytics or advertising providers.
Visitors can usually manage cookies through browser controls or device settings. Disabling cookies may reduce site functionality and limit the accuracy of analytics or attribution. Results vary based on browser and device configuration.
Your Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy laws may provide rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of personal information. Visitors may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, or certain data sales or sharing under applicable laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, where those laws apply.
Requests can be submitted using the contact details below. The site may need to verify identity before fulfilling a request. Some requests may be limited by legal obligations, security needs, or the practical limits of data retention and affiliate measurement systems.
Data Retention
Trade Post Store retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Retention periods may vary based on the type of record, the reason it was collected, legal obligations, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and operational needs.
Analytics records and technical logs may be kept for a shorter or longer period depending on system settings and service-provider practices. When information is no longer needed, it may be deleted, anonymized, or archived in a manner that limits further use, though residual copies may remain in backups for a period of time.
Contact for Privacy Requests
For privacy questions, access requests, deletion requests, or opt-out inquiries, email support@tradepoststore.com. Visitors may also write to the mailing address below:
61 Bridge Street
Kington
HR5 3DJ
UK
Please include enough detail for the request to be reviewed. The site may ask for additional information to confirm identity or locate the relevant records.