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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026

WristNerd ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website wristnerd.xyz (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, use the Gift Finder Quiz email capture, or contact us through our contact form
  • Name — if provided when contacting us
  • Message content — when you submit a contact form inquiry

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log data — IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
  • Cookies and tracking technologies — small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience (see "Cookies" section below)
  • Device information — device type, operating system, unique device identifiers

Information from Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
  • Email service provider (ConvertKit/Mailchimp) — email subscription management and campaign delivery
  • Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate) — conversion tracking via cookies placed when you click affiliate links

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Site — ensuring proper functionality and user experience
  • To send email newsletters — if you've subscribed, we'll send watch recommendations, deals, and guides (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To analyze Site usage — understanding how visitors interact with our content helps us improve guides and recommendations
  • To respond to inquiries — replying to contact form submissions and emails
  • To track affiliate conversions — understanding which product recommendations lead to purchases so we can improve our guides
  • To comply with legal obligations — responding to lawful requests from authorities

We do not:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Use your data for targeted advertising on other platforms
  • Share your email address with other companies for marketing purposes

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with content.

Cookies We Use

| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration | |-------------|---------|----------|----------| | Essential | Site functionality (e.g., dismissing announcement bar) | WristNerd | Session / 30 days | | Analytics | Understanding traffic and user behavior | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years | | Affiliate | Tracking product clicks for commission attribution | Amazon Associates, ShareASale, CJ | 24 hours–90 days (varies) | | Email | Remembering subscription status | ConvertKit/Mailchimp | 1 year |

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features, such as the announcement bar dismiss function.

Affiliate Links and Third-Party Sites

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers (primarily Amazon). When you click an affiliate link:

  1. You are redirected to the retailer's website
  2. A cookie may be placed on your device by the retailer
  3. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission

Important: Once you leave our Site via an affiliate link, your activity is governed by the retailer's privacy policy, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Relevant third-party privacy policies:

For more information about our affiliate relationships, see our Affiliate Disclosure →.

Email Communications

Subscribing

When you subscribe to our newsletter (via footer signup, inline signup, quiz results email capture, or any other form on the Site), you agree to receive email communications from WristNerd. These may include:

  • Weekly or monthly watch recommendations
  • Seasonal gift guides (Father's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, etc.)
  • Price drop alerts on featured watches
  • New content announcements

Unsubscribing

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it, and you'll be immediately removed from our mailing list. You can also email us at hello@wristnerd.xyz to request removal.

We process unsubscribe requests within 24 hours.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) on all pages
  • Secure storage of email subscriber data through our email service provider
  • Limited access to personal data (editorial team only)
  • Regular security audits of our hosting and third-party integrations

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK under GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@wristnerd.xyz, and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

For California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

For All Users

  • Right to unsubscribe from email communications at any time
  • Right to request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to request deletion of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@wristnerd.xyz.

Data Retention

  • Email subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted within 30 days
  • Analytics data — retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
  • Server logs — retained for up to 90 days

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

For significant changes, we may also notify email subscribers directly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us: