Privacy Policy

Introduction

TriPicks ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tri-picks.com.

Important: TriPicks is primarily a content website. We do not sell your personal information. Limited analytics, advertising, form-processing, and preference data may be handled as described below.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit TriPicks, our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect certain information:

• IP Address: Used for security and analytics purposes
• Browser Type: To ensure compatibility
• Device Information: Device type and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns

2. Information You Provide

If you use our submission forms, you may provide:

• Email address (optional)
• Scenario or issue descriptions
• Contact information (if provided)

Scenario feedback is processed by Web3Forms. Website submissions are stored in Airtable for moderation. We keep submitted data only as long as needed to review, publish, or respond to it.

How We Use Your Information

• To improve our website and user experience
• To respond to your submissions and feedback
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns (via Vercel Analytics)
• To ensure website security and prevent abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Sell your submitted contact information
• Share your information without your consent (except as required by law)

Third-Party Services

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymized usage data. For more information, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Web3Forms

Form submissions are processed through Web3Forms, which forwards emails to us. Web3Forms may temporarily store form data. See Web3Forms Privacy Policy.

Airtable

Website suggestions are stored in Airtable while they are reviewed. Submissions can include a website URL, description, tags, and an optional contact email.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertising. Google and its partners may process device, cookie, and usage information to deliver and measure ads, subject to applicable consent requirements and Google's policies.

AllOrigins

The optional website auto-fill feature sends the website URL you enter to the AllOrigins proxy so that public title, description, and favicon metadata can be retrieved.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Cookies and Tracking

TriPicks and its service providers may use cookies or similar browser storage:

• Analytics Cookies: Used by Vercel Analytics to track website usage (anonymized)
• Functional Cookies: May be used to remember your preferences
• Local Storage: Remembers the language and region you select on this device
• Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies or similar identifiers where permitted

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our submission form.

Children's Privacy

TriPicks is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of TriPicks after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.