Privacy Policy

Welcome to Scentbuddy (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit scentbuddy.blog or interact with our content, services, or contact forms.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information (When You Submit It)
We may collect the following information when you contact us or submit a form:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Any message or details you share

We do NOT collect personal information automatically.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referring website

This helps us improve user experience and website performance.

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Cookies
  • Google Analytics
  • Third-party tracking pixels
  • Affiliate tracking codes

These help us:

  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Measure performance
  • Show relevant content or recommendations
  • Track affiliate clicks

You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries

  • Improve content and user experience

  • Analyze website performance

  • Personalize recommendations

  • Prevent spam or security issues

  • Provide affiliate links and sponsored content ethically

We never sell your personal information.


3. Third-Party Services We Use

a) Analytics

We may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Search Console

  • SEO tools

These tools may collect anonymized usage statistics.

b) Advertising & Affiliate Programs

Scentbuddy may participate in:

  • Affiliate programs (Amazon, Awin, Impact, etc.)

  • Sponsored product reviews

  • Brand partnerships

Affiliate links help us earn commissions at no extra cost to you.

Each product recommendation remains independent and honest.

c) External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.


4. Data Protection & Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Misuse or alteration

  • Loss or breach

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.


5. Children’s Privacy

Scentbuddy is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.


6. GDPR (EU Users – Your Rights)

If you are in the EU, you have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent

You can contact us for any of these requests.


7. CCPA (California Users – Your Rights)

California residents have the right to:

  • Request data disclosure

  • Request deletion

  • Opt-out of data selling

We do not sell personal data.


8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

  • Analytics

  • Communication

  • Legal obligations

You may request data deletion anytime.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
Updated versions will always be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:

📧 ameya.nadkarni@scentbuddy.in
🌐 https://scentbuddy.blog

Whatsapp: +91 9324432901