Privacy Policy for The Crunchy Lab
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Last Updated: 03/29/2025
At The Crunchy Lab (https://thecrunchylab.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
The Crunchy Lab is a U.S.-based website focused on independent testing and reviewing of non-toxic baby products. Our mission is to help families make safer, healthier choices.
2. Information We Collect
a) Non-Personal Information
We collect limited, non-identifying data through Koko Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our site. This data includes:
• Pages visited
• Duration of visit
• Referring websites
• Device/browser type
This information is anonymized and does not track individual users.
b) Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
c) Future Email Collection
In the future, we may offer a newsletter. If you choose to subscribe, we will collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of sending you updates and content you’ve opted into.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
• Improve website functionality and content
• Monitor traffic trends and user behavior
• Moderate comments
• Communicate with users who opt into future newsletters
4. Cookies
We may use cookies in the future to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links, including links from the Amazon Associates Program. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We only promote products we believe in and have either tested or carefully vetted.
Affiliate partners may use cookies to track your referral for commission purposes. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective affiliate programs.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
• Koko Analytics: For anonymous visitor tracking without using cookies or collecting personal data.
• Affiliate Programs (e.g., Amazon): For product monetization. These services may collect anonymous or pseudonymous user information to track sales and clicks.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
7. User Rights
Since our audience is based in the United States, we strive to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws. While we are not subject to GDPR or CCPA at this time, we will:
• Delete any user-submitted data upon request.
• Provide transparency about data collection and use.
You can request to view, modify, or delete any personal data we have about you by contacting us at [insert your contact email].
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect any data submitted to us. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use this website at your own risk.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Crunchy Lab does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]