Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Hearing Aid HQ, an affiliate-supported review and comparison site, collects, uses, and shares information when visitors access patchreviewed. It applies to information gathered through the website, contact forms, analytics tools, advertising integrations, and related services. Because the site relies on third-party platforms, some data handling happens outside the direct control of the site operator, and individual experiences may differ depending on browser settings and privacy choices.
This policy is intended to describe general practices rather than create guarantees. Where local privacy laws apply, additional rights may exist for some users.
Information We Collect
The site may collect information that visitors provide directly, as well as technical and advertising-related data collected automatically. This can include contact form submissions, such as names, email addresses, and message contents. It may also include cookies and similar technologies, analytics events, referrer information, device and browser details, and click identifiers such as gclid, msclkid, wbraid, and gbraid when they are present in a visit.
Automatic data may include IP address, approximate location derived from network signals, operating system, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. Some customer reviews describe site experiences that depend on device type or browser configuration, but results vary based on settings and the services involved.
How We Use Information
Hearing Aid HQ may use information to operate the site, measure traffic, understand which content performs best, track affiliate referrals, and improve the user experience. Analytics data can help show how visitors navigate the site and which pages are viewed before a conversion event.
Information submitted through a contact form may be used to respond to questions, requests, or privacy inquiries. Advertising identifiers and referrer data may be used for conversion tracking and ad attribution. Some uses may also support fraud prevention, troubleshooting, or compliance with legal obligations, though results vary based on the services used and the information available.
Third Parties
The site may share or disclose information with service providers and partners that help operate the website or measure performance. These third parties can include:
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Ads
- Affiliate networks such as MaxBounty, DFO Performance, ClickBank, MaxWeb, and BuyGoods
- The hosting provider that stores and serves the website
- The email provider that handles messages sent to the site
Each third party has its own privacy practices, and the site does not control how those organizations process information after it leaves the site. Visitors should review the policies of those providers where appropriate.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
The site uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, analytics, advertising measurement, and remembering preferences where available. Cookies can help the site recognize returning visitors, attribute affiliate activity, and understand whether a user has interacted with an ad or referral link.
Users may be able to manage cookies through browser settings, device controls, or opt-out tools provided by advertising platforms. Blocking cookies may limit certain features or reduce the accuracy of analytics and attribution. Individual experiences may differ depending on browser and device configurations.
Your Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy laws may provide rights to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of personal information. In some regions, users may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising or certain forms of data sharing.
For California residents, rights under the CCPA may apply where the law covers the data and the business relationship. For visitors in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, GDPR-related rights may apply where legally required. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis, and certain records may be retained when the site has a legal or legitimate business reason to keep them.
Data Retention
The site retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including analytics, recordkeeping, compliance, security, and responding to inquiries. Retention periods can vary depending on the type of data, the third-party system involved, and applicable legal obligations.
Some logs or analytics records may be kept longer than contact-form messages, especially where a provider stores them as part of its standard operations. When data is no longer needed, the site may delete it, anonymize it, or rely on third-party retention settings, though complete removal may not always be possible across all systems.
Contact for Privacy Requests
Privacy requests may be sent to stephen.oreilly@bell.net. Please include enough detail to identify the request and the information at issue. Hearing Aid HQ may ask for additional information to confirm the requestor’s identity before taking action, where permitted by law.
Postal privacy correspondence may be sent to:
230 Elgin St W
Arnprior
On
Canada K7S1P2
Response times can vary based on the nature of the request and the applicable legal framework. Some requests may be limited by recordkeeping obligations, contractual requirements, or technical constraints.