PRIVACY POLICY

10 Minute Affiliate (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Website: https://10minuteaffiliate.com (the “Site”)
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
Last Revised: January 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our Site and services (the “Services”). By using the Services, you consent to this Policy.

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1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide

• Identifiers: name, email, phone, mailing address (if provided)
• Account data: username, password (stored in hashed form), profile details
• Transactional data: purchase history, subscription status, billing details (payment card numbers are handled by processors)
• Communications: emails, support requests, feedback, survey responses
• User content: comments or submissions you choose to post or upload (if enabled)

1.2 Information collected automatically

• Device/technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, OS, language, approximate location (from IP)
• Usage data: pages visited, clicks, referrers, session duration, log files, error reports
• Cookie/ID data: cookie identifiers, pixel tags, and similar tracking data

1.3 Information from third parties

• Payment processors: payment confirmation, billing status, partial card metadata (e.g., last 4 digits)
• Analytics/advertising partners: aggregated insights and campaign performance
• Affiliate/referral partners: referral source and conversion information

2. Purposes of Use

• Provide and operate the Services, including account creation and fulfillment
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Customer support, communications, and service notices
• Improve, secure, and debug the Site (analytics, testing, fraud prevention)
• Marketing and advertising (subject to your preferences and applicable law)
• Legal compliance, enforcement, and protection of rights

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

Where applicable, we process personal information under the following legal bases:

• Contract: to provide the Services you request (accounts, purchases, support)
• Legitimate interests: to improve and secure the Services, prevent fraud, and market responsibly (balanced against your rights)
• Consent: for certain cookies/marketing where required; you may withdraw consent anytime
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws, accounting/tax requirements, and lawful requests

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze usage, and support advertising/attribution. You can control cookies via your browser settings and, where available, our cookie banner/consent tool.

4.1 Types of cookies

• Strictly necessary: required for core functionality, security, and session management
• Analytics: understand Site performance and usage trends
• Functional: preferences and enhanced features
• Advertising/attribution: measure campaigns and show relevant ads (where used)

Do Not Track: Some browsers offer DNT signals; responses vary. We generally rely on consent tools and browser controls where applicable.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information for money. We may share information as follows:

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, fraud prevention, payment processing
• Advertising/attribution partners: to measure performance and deliver ads (subject to consent where required)
• Affiliate/referral tracking: to attribute signups/purchases to partners
• Legal and safety: to comply with law, protect rights, investigate fraud/security issues
• Business transfers: mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice where required)

6. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: request deletion, subject to legal and operational exceptions
• Portability: receive certain data in a portable format (where applicable)
• Objection/Restriction: object to or restrict certain processing (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time

7. CCPA/CPRA (California) Summary

If you are a California resident, you may have rights to know, access, delete, correct, and opt-out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, and to limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable). We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is permitted by law.

To submit CCPA/CPRA requests, email [email protected] with subject: “CCPA/CPRA Request”.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, unless longer retention is required by law.

• Account data: for the life of the account, plus up to 24 months after closure (unless longer required)
• Transaction records: typically 7 years for tax/accounting compliance
• Support communications: typically up to 3 years
• Analytics logs: typically 12–24 months (varies by tool/settings)

9. Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, such as access controls, encryption in transit (TLS), and security monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure; you use the Services at your own risk.

10. Breach Notification

If we become aware of a personal data breach that triggers notification obligations, we will investigate, take reasonable steps to mitigate harm, and notify affected individuals and/or regulators as required by applicable law (including GDPR’s 72-hour standard where applicable).

11. International Transfers

We are based in Canada and may use service providers that process data in other countries (including the United States). Where applicable, we rely on recognized transfer mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) and implement appropriate safeguards.

If you are in the EEA/UK, you may request information about transfer safeguards by contacting us.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except where mandatory local laws apply.

15. Revision History

16. Contact

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