Last updated: October 14, 2026
This privacy policy explains how CostHelpers ("CostHelpers," "we," "us" or "our") collects, uses and shares information when you visit costhelpers.com and its subdomains (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address and anything you include in your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our servers and service providers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, search terms entered on the Site, links clicked and the date and time of your visit.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, attribute purchases to our affiliate links and show advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.
How we use information
- To provide search results and product information you request.
- To respond to messages you send us.
- To understand how the Site is used and improve it.
- To track referrals to retailers so we can receive affiliate commissions.
- To show advertising, including ads based on your interests.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse and security incidents, and to comply with the law.
Affiliate links and retailers
Product listings link to third-party retailers and marketplaces. When you click one, we pass the visit through our own redirect so the click can be counted, and the retailer or affiliate network may set its own cookies to attribute any purchase. Purchases happen entirely on the retailer's site and are governed by that retailer's terms and privacy policy. We do not receive your payment information.
Advertising
We may work with third-party advertising partners, including Google. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google at Google Ads Settings, and from many other participating companies at aboutads.info.
How we share information
We do not sell your contact information. We share information only:
- With service providers that host the Site, deliver email or provide analytics, under obligations to protect it.
- With affiliate networks, retailers and advertising partners as described above.
- When required by law, or to protect the rights, property or safety of CostHelpers, our users or others.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, in which case this policy continues to apply.
Data retention
We keep contact-form messages for as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping, and server logs for a limited period for security and analytics, after which they are deleted or anonymized.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of or deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of certain sharing for targeted advertising. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. To make a request, contact us using the form on our About page. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other sites
The Site links to websites we don't control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so please review their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy, please reach us through the form on our About page.