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Privacy Policy
How Consumer Rating collects, uses and protects your data while providing independent buying advice. We do not sell your personal information.
Last updated November 2026
01Introduction & scope
Consumer Rating is the buying-guide section of AltFTool. We respect your privacy and collect as little personal information as we can.
This policy explains what we collect, why, and how we protect it when you read our buying guides, use our buying tools or subscribe to our email newsletter.
02Data we collect
We collect only the data needed to run the site reliably, prevent abuse and send the emails you ask for:
- Technical data: IP address, browser version, device screen size and operating system.
- Usage data: aggregate page views, clicks on links to official sources, and anonymous use of our tools.
- Communication data: the email address you submit to join the newsletter, with a record of the consent you gave.
03How we use your data
We process data on the basis of your consent (for the newsletter) and our legitimate interest in running a safe, useful site:
- To provide, maintain and improve our buying guides and tools.
- To send the newsletter you subscribed to. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
- To detect and prevent automated sign-ups, spam and other abuse.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
04Links to other websites
Our guides link to official sources such as manufacturers, regulators and government safety agencies. Once you leave Consumer Rating, that website's own privacy terms apply.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website before you share information or make a purchase there.
Questions about this policy?
Email us and we will answer any question about how your data is handled.