Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how george-foreman-grill.com collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website. This policy is compliant with GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other applicable state privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter (email address, name)
Submit contact forms (name, email, message content)
Leave comments or reviews (name, email, comment content)
Participate in surveys or contests (varies by activity)

Information Collected Automatically

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

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information (type, model)
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website or source
Date and time of visit
Click-through data and navigation patterns

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Amazon and other affiliate partners (purchase data, referral information)
Analytics providers (Google Analytics, website usage data)
Advertising networks (ad performance, demographic data)
Social media platforms (if you interact with our social profiles)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement

Provide and maintain our Website
Improve user experience and functionality
Analyze Website usage and trends
Diagnose technical issues
Develop new features and content

Communication

Send newsletter emails with recipes and tips (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send important Website updates and announcements
Request feedback or reviews

Personalization

Customize content and recommendations
Remember your preferences
Show relevant products and articles

Analytics and Research

Analyze user behavior and demographics
Measure Website performance
Conduct market research
Generate aggregated statistics (non-personally identifiable)

Marketing and Advertising

Display relevant advertisements
Measure advertising effectiveness
Retarget visitors with relevant ads
Send promotional emails (with your consent)

Affiliate Program Management

Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
Attribute purchases to our referrals
Calculate and process commissions

Security and Legal Compliance

Protect against fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms and Conditions
Comply with legal obligations
Respond to legal requests

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality (e.g., security, navigation, form submissions)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (Google Analytics, usage statistics)

Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Track ad performance, affiliate conversions, and enable retargeting

Personalization Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Clear cookies when closing the browser

Note: Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality and your user experience.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Website:

Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
Web hosting providers
Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Payment processors (if applicable)
Customer support tools

Affiliate Partners

We share limited information with Amazon and other affiliate partners to:

Track referrals and conversions
Attribute sales to our Website
Process affiliate commissions

Affiliate partners have their own privacy policies and data practices.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

Court orders or subpoenas
Legal proceedings
Government requests
Protection of our rights and safety
Enforcement of our Terms and Conditions

Business Transfers

If george-foreman-grill.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data with third parties for research, marketing, or analytics purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security updates and patches
Access controls and authentication
Data backup and recovery procedures

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

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

General Rights (All Users)

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of processing and access to your data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data
Right to Restriction: Restrict processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your data protection authority

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the following rights under CCPA/CPRA:

Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit use of sensitive personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Categories of personal information we collect: Identifiers, internet activity, geolocation data, inferences

Purposes: Website operation, analytics, marketing, affiliate program management

Other State Privacy Law Rights

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states with privacy laws have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of data processing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@george-foreman-grill.com

Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request”

We will respond to your request within 30-45 days (or as required by applicable law). We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete that information.

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites (primarily Amazon). These websites have their own privacy policies and practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

For EU users, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers as required by GDPR.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Typical retention periods:

Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: 2-3 years or until resolved
Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Website logs: 90 days

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive:

Recipe ideas and cooking tips
Product recommendations and reviews
Special offers and promotions
Website updates and new content

How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us at support@george-foreman-grill.com

Note: You may still receive transactional emails (e.g., responses to inquiries) even after unsubscribing from marketing emails.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked.

At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to such signals.

13. California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 allows California residents to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom
Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Website or via email
Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: