Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 18, 2026
HeadphoneCurve ("we," "us," "our") operates the website at https://headphonecurve.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information:
Analytics data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location (country/region level), and interaction events such as clicks on outbound links. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Email subscription data. If you subscribe to our newsletter through Resend, we collect your email address and the page or context from which you subscribed (used for content segmentation). We do not collect your name, physical address, or payment information through the subscription form.
Cookies
Our site uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies (
_ga,_ga_*): Used to distinguish unique visitors and track session information. These cookies expire after 2 years and 24 hours, respectively. - Functional cookies: Used to store your preferences such as dark/light mode selection. These are first-party cookies that remain on your device until you clear your browser data.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or fingerprinting technologies. The biggest difference between our tracking approach and most affiliate sites is that we do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
- Amazon Associates. Product links on our site direct you to Amazon.com. When you click these links, Amazon may set cookies to attribute purchases to our affiliate account. Amazon's handling of your data on their platform is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
- Resend. Our email newsletter is managed by Resend. When you subscribe, your email address is stored on Resend's servers. Resend's privacy practices are described in their privacy policy.
- Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregate usage statistics. Google's data practices are described in their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode). Some pages embed video content from YouTube using the privacy-enhanced domain (
youtube-nocookie.com). This mode limits data collection by YouTube until you interact with the embedded video. YouTube's data handling is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
Analytics data is used to understand which content is most useful to our readers, identify technical issues, and improve the site experience. We do not use analytics data to personally identify visitors or build individual profiles.
Email addresses are used solely to send newsletter content related to headphone reviews, buying guides, and product updates. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties. We do not send promotional emails on behalf of other companies.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted by Google. Email subscription data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from our active mailing list. Resend may retain records of the unsubscription event for compliance purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on or use a browser that blocks third-party cookies by default.
- Unsubscribe from email: Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can also reply to any email with "unsubscribe" and we will remove you manually.
- Request your data: Contact us to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you (limited to your email address and subscription metadata if you are a subscriber).
- Request deletion: Contact us to request that we delete your data from our systems and ask our third-party processors to do the same.
We recommend exercising these rights whenever you have concerns about how your data is being used. We respond to data requests within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We will not reduce your rights under this policy without providing clear notice.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, refer to the contact section on the About page.