Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how PillowReviews, an affiliate-supported review and comparison site, collects, uses, and shares information when visitors use the website. The site is operated by Pauline Ewen. This policy covers information gathered through pages, forms, ads, links, and other interactions on the site. It does not apply to third-party websites, merchants, or platforms that may be reached through outbound links.
Because this site relies on advertising, analytics, and affiliate relationships, some data may be collected automatically when a page is viewed or a link is clicked. The exact data collected may vary based on browser settings, device configuration, and the third-party services in use. Individual experiences may differ.
Information We Collect
The site may collect information you provide directly, such as contact form submissions, as well as technical and usage data collected automatically. This may include:
- Contact form details and message content you submit.
- Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and ad measurement.
- Analytics data such as page views, referral sources, session activity, and approximate location derived from IP data.
- Click IDs and ad-platform parameters such as gclid, msclkid, wbraid, and gbraid.
- Referrer information showing the page or site that sent a visitor here.
- Device and browser information, including operating system, browser type, screen size, and language settings.
Some of this information may be collected automatically by site tools, advertising platforms, hosting services, or affiliate tracking systems. Results vary based on device, browser, and consent choices.
How We Use Information
Information is used to operate the site, measure performance, and respond to questions or requests. Common uses include site analytics, conversion tracking, fraud prevention, and improving content and navigation. Contact form submissions are used to reply to inquiries and handle privacy requests.
The site may also use information to understand which pages or links attract traffic, which can help evaluate affiliate placements and advertising campaigns. Some customer reviews describe helpful comparison tools, but results vary based on product fit and reader expectations.
Third Parties
This site may share or allow collection of information by third parties that support advertising, analytics, hosting, email delivery, and affiliate tracking. These providers may set their own cookies or receive event data as part of normal service operation.
- Google Ads: used for advertising measurement, remarketing, and conversion tracking.
- Microsoft Ads: used for advertising measurement and conversion tracking.
- Affiliate networks such as MaxBounty, DFO Performance, ClickBank, MaxWeb, and BuyGoods: used to track outbound clicks and attribute affiliate referrals.
- Hosting provider: used to serve pages, logs, security monitoring, and performance support.
- Email provider: used to deliver messages sent through the contact address.
Each third party may process information under its own privacy terms. Visitors should review those policies directly, since data practices can differ by platform and region.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies may be used to remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools can support analytics, affiliate attribution, and ad performance reporting.
Visitors may be able to manage cookies through browser settings or device controls. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled. Ad preferences can also be adjusted through relevant platform settings where available. Individual experiences may differ.
Your Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy laws may provide rights such as access, deletion, correction, portability, and the ability to opt out of targeted advertising or certain data sharing. GDPR and CCPA rights may apply where legally required.
Requests may be subject to verification and legal exceptions. Some information may need to be retained for security, compliance, or recordkeeping purposes. If a browser sends a recognized opt-out signal or a jurisdiction requires a specific choice mechanism, the site will make reasonable efforts to honor it where applicable.
Visitors can also use browser controls, cookie settings, or platform tools to limit tracking. Results vary based on the services involved and the settings available to the user.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including analytics, troubleshooting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping. Retention periods may vary based on the type of data, the service collecting it, and applicable legal requirements.
For example, contact form messages may be kept until the request is resolved and for a reasonable follow-up period, while analytics or advertising logs may be stored for longer or shorter periods depending on the provider and configuration. Some data may be aggregated or de-identified where feasible.
Contact for Privacy Requests
Privacy questions, access requests, deletion requests, and other data-rights inquiries should be sent to support@pillowreviewstested.com. The site operator is Pauline Ewen.
Postal mail may be sent to:
133 Melrose Road
Mt Roskill 1041
Auckland
New Zealand
Requests should include enough information to identify the relevant interaction or account, where applicable. The site may ask for additional details to verify identity before fulfilling a request. Response times can vary based on request volume and legal obligations.