Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how VapePicks (“VapePicks,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or use our website (the “Site”). The Site focuses on e-cigarettes and vape devices intended only for adult nicotine users who are of legal age in their jurisdiction.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors browsing our articles and guides

  • Users who submit forms, contact us, or subscribe to email updates (if available)

  • Any use of VapePicks where personal data or device data may be collected

It does not apply to:

  • Third-party websites that we link to (for example, retailers or manufacturers)

  • Apps, services, or platforms operated by other companies

Those services have their own privacy policies, and you should review them separately.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect only the information needed to operate, secure, and improve the Site, measure performance, and comply with legal obligations.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may choose to give us information when you:

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Subscribe to a newsletter or email list (if enabled)

  • Send us an email

  • Leave a comment or review (if comment features are enabled)

This information can include:

  • Name or display name

  • Email address

  • Any content you write in free-text fields (for example, questions, feedback, or device impressions)

You should avoid sharing sensitive personal health information in open comment areas or general contact forms.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3):

  • IP address and general location (city/region level, not precise address)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Pages visited, time spent, and click patterns

  • Basic interaction data used for analytics (for example, which guides are most read)

This information is generally used in aggregated or pseudonymous form for analytics and security purposes.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. They help the Site function properly and allow us to understand how visitors use our content.

We may use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Strictly necessary cookies

    • Needed for basic site functions such as page navigation and security.

    • You cannot disable these through our systems, but you may block them in your browser settings (some features may stop working).

  2. Performance and analytics cookies

    • Help us understand which pages are visited, how long users stay, and which content is most helpful.

    • Used to improve structure, navigation, and content quality.

  3. Functional cookies

    • Remember certain user preferences, such as cookie choices or language settings, where applicable.

  4. Affiliate and tracking pixels

    • In some cases, links to retailers or partners may include tracking parameters or cookies so that the retailer knows you came from VapePicks.

    • These links support our ability to earn commissions without changing the price you pay.

3.1 Cookie Choices

You can manage cookies in several ways:

  • Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

  • Opt out of certain analytics tools where they provide dedicated opt-out features.

  • If we display a cookie banner or preference center, you can adjust non-essential cookie settings there.

If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Site

  • Measure traffic, performance, and engagement with our articles and guides

  • Improve layout, content, and navigation

  • Respond to messages or questions you send us

  • Manage email communications where you have chosen to subscribe

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (for example, record-keeping, security, or response to lawful requests)

We do not use your personal data to target nicotine products to minors and do not build profiles designed to encourage underage use.

5. Data Sharing and “No Sale” Commitment

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share data in the following limited situations:

  • Service providers

    • With trusted vendors that provide hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, or similar services.

    • They are allowed to use your data only to provide services to us and must protect it appropriately.

  • Affiliate and advertising partners

    • When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may receive tracking information to attribute the visit or sale to our Site.

    • We do not provide these partners with your name, email, or similar direct identifiers as part of basic affiliate tracking.

  • Legal and safety reasons

    • When required by law, regulation, court order, or government request.

    • When we believe it is necessary to investigate or address suspected fraud, security issues, or potential threats to rights and safety.

If VapePicks is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your data may be transferred as part of that process, under appropriate safeguards and in line with this Policy.

6. Protection of Minors

The Site is intended only for adults who are legally permitted to use nicotine products in their jurisdiction.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the legal age for nicotine use.

  • We do not create content that promotes vaping to minors, and we do not aim content at underage audiences.

  • If we learn that data from a minor has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

If you believe a minor has provided personal information to us, you can contact us using the details on our Contact page, and we will investigate.

7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR – EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our processing of your personal data must be based on one or more legal grounds:

  • Consent

    • For certain cookies, newsletter subscriptions, and optional features, we rely on your explicit consent.

  • Legitimate interests

    • For site analytics, security, and basic functionality where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

  • Legal obligations

    • For compliance with applicable laws, such as responding to lawful requests or maintaining necessary records.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7.1 Your GDPR / UK Data Protection Rights

Subject to conditions and legal limits, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

  • Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

  • Request data portability (a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format)

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), may give you additional rights with respect to your personal information.

Subject to legal limitations, you may have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and disclose

  • Access specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information, with certain exceptions

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information, as described above)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us through the details on our Contact page and indicate that your request relates to CCPA/CPRA. We may need to confirm that you are a California resident and verify your identity.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • To provide and improve the Site

  • To communicate with you, when you have initiated contact or subscribed

  • To comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

  • To maintain security logs and analytics for a reasonable period

When data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete it or anonymize it so it can no longer be linked to an individual.

10. Data Security

We use commercial-standard technical and organizational measures to help protect your data, such as:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Access controls for staff and service providers

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS) for the Site

No website or online transmission is completely immune to risk. You use the Site and share information at your own discretion.

11. International Data Transfers

Depending on where you live and where our service providers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data-protection laws than your own.

Where required, we take steps intended to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms recognized by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in laws or regulations

  • Updates to our services or technology

  • Adjustments to our data practices

When we update the Policy, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or how we handle cookies and data on VapePicks, you can contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request, and do not include sensitive personal medical details in general inquiries.