1. Introduction
Prostonel (accessible at buyprostonel.com) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website. Prostonel is a marketing and informational website that promotes the dietary supplement Prostan Plus through an affiliate marketing model. We do not operate an online shop and do not process purchases, payments, or orders.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions and Cookies Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited on our website and the duration of your visit, date and time of access, and device information such as screen resolution and device type.
2.2. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us via email or our contact page. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include in your correspondence.
2.3. Information We Do Not Collect
As an affiliate marketing website, we do not collect payment or financial information, shipping or billing addresses, purchase history or order details, or account registration data. Any such data you provide during a purchase is collected directly by our third-party commercial partner, and their privacy policy governs the handling of that information.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through the following methods: cookies and similar tracking technologies placed on your device (see our Cookies Policy for more detail), server logs that automatically record information when you access our website, direct communication when you contact us by email or through our contact form, and third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to operate, maintain, and improve our website; to analyse website traffic and usage patterns to enhance user experience; to respond to your enquiries and communications; to ensure the technical functionality and security of our website; to comply with applicable legal obligations; and to administer our affiliate marketing programme, including tracking referrals to our commercial partner.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or any other jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following grounds: Legitimate Interests for website analytics, security, and improving our services; Consent for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies, which you may provide or withdraw through our cookie banner; and Legal Obligation where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Sharing Your Information
6.1. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business. These include website hosting providers, analytics providers such as Google Analytics, and affiliate network partners for commission tracking purposes.
6.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to valid legal processes, to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or to enforce our Terms & Conditions.
6.3. No Sale of Personal Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect analytical data. We use essential cookies required for the basic functioning of the website, analytics cookies via Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, and affiliate cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions to our affiliate programme.
For comprehensive information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyse the use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your website activity. The data generated by these cookies is typically transmitted to and stored on Google's servers. We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means your IP address is truncated before transmission. For more information on how Google processes your data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
8.2. Affiliate Partner
When you click on affiliate links on our website, our commercial partner may place cookies on your device to track the referral. The data collected by our partner is governed by their own privacy policy, over which we have no control. We encourage you to review their privacy policy before making a purchase.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we process against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include the use of SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our website, regular security assessments of our website infrastructure, and restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically, server log data is typically retained for up to 90 days, analytics data is retained as per Google Analytics default retention settings, correspondence and enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, and cookie data is retained in accordance with the durations specified in our Cookies Policy.
11. Your Rights
11.1. Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights with regard to your personal data: the right of access to obtain confirmation of whether your data is being processed and to request a copy of it; the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data; the right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten") under certain circumstances; the right to restriction of processing under certain conditions; the right to data portability where applicable; the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests; and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
11.2. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your jurisdiction. When we transfer personal data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
14. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to Contact or reach us at:
Prostonel
205 Archbishop Makarios Avenue
Limassol 3030
Cyprus
Email: [email protected]