Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2024

Welcome to PlatterPost (platterpost.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our site. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language. By using PlatterPost, you agree to the terms described below.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways to help us operate, maintain, and improve our dinnerware and tableware review content.

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit PlatterPost, we automatically gather certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors interact with our content, and deliver relevant advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.
Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymized data about site traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand which articles and product reviews are most useful to our readers.
Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via email, a contact form, or by subscribing to a newsletter, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address.

How We Use Your Information

To operate, maintain, and improve the PlatterPost website and its content.
To analyze trends, track user movement, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them.
To display relevant advertising, including affiliate links to products we review.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.

Third-Party Services

PlatterPost works with third-party service providers to help deliver our content and services. These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, email service providers, and hosting companies. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our site. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Affiliate Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site 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. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

In addition to Amazon, PlatterPost may participate in other affiliate programs related to dinnerware, tableware, and home goods retailers. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our product reviews, ratings, and recommendations are based on independent research and testing, and are never influenced by affiliate partnerships.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and email delivery, under confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition.

Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

PlatterPost is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of PlatterPost after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: platterpost.com/contact