Last updated: December 10, 2025

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The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.

Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP Address
  • Operating System type
  • Operating System version
  • Device Type
  • Language of the website
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in hashed form)

Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.

If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

At Tech Review Advisor (“we,” “us,” “our”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, techreviewadvisor.com (the “Website”).

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience and improve our services. This information falls into two categories:

  • Information You Provide to Us: This is personal information you voluntarily share, such as your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us directly.
  • Information We Collect Automatically: This data is collected as you navigate the Website. It may include your IP address, browser type, device type, referring site, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand user interaction and improve the Website.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under data protection laws like the GDPR, our legal bases for collecting and using your personal information are:

  • Consent: We process your information for purposes like sending our newsletter after you have given us clear consent to do so.
  • Legitimate Interest: We process automatically collected data for our legitimate interests, such as improving and securing our Website, without overriding your rights.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain our Website.
  • Improve user experience and optimize our content.
  • Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters you have subscribed to.
  • Deliver relevant advertisements and analyze usage trends.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.

5. Third-Party Services (Advertising, Analytics & Newsletter)

We partner with third-party companies to help us operate our Website. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies.

  • Advertisements: We use ad networks like PubNation by Mediavine to serve advertisements. For more information, please review the Mediavine privacy policy.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. To learn more or opt out, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
  • Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to capture how users interact with our website. To learn more, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Our newsletter is managed by Grow by Mediavine. When you subscribe, your data is handled by their platform in accordance with their Mediavine privacy policy.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Tech Review Advisor participates in affiliate marketing programs. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights over your personal data. We recognize and uphold the rights afforded to individuals under major privacy laws, including:

  • For our UK & European readers (UK GDPR & GDPR): The right to access, rectify, erase, object to processing, and request data portability.
  • For our US readers (e.g., California's CCPA/CPRA): The right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request its deletion.
  • For our Canadian readers (PIPEDA): The right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy.

To exercise any of these rights, please send your request to us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Data related to newsletter subscriptions is managed by our third-party provider and is retained until you choose to unsubscribe.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately using the information provided below.

10. Links to External Sites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]