Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

AllTheRecs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates alltherecs.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter via ConvertKit.

Information collected automatically

  • IP address — collected by our hosting provider and analytics tools.
  • Browser type and device information — collected by Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
  • Pages visited, time on site, referral source — collected by GA4 to understand site usage.
  • Affiliate link clicks — tracked to measure affiliate commissions earned.

2. Cookies We Use

We use the following cookies on alltherecs.com:

  • Analytics cookies (GA4) — Google Analytics 4 sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) to distinguish users and track site usage. These cookies persist for up to 2 years.
  • Affiliate tracking cookies — When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set cookies to track purchases for commission purposes. These are governed by the retailer's own privacy policy.
  • Session cookies — Short-lived cookies set by WordPress for basic site functionality. These expire when you close your browser.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or by using a browser extension like uBlock Origin. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To send our weekly newsletter (email subscribers only)
  • To understand site traffic and improve our content (analytics)
  • To measure affiliate commissions earned through link clicks
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your email address with third parties except our email service provider (ConvertKit), which processes newsletter delivery on our behalf.

4. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers — Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe. After unsubscribing, we delete your data from ConvertKit within 30 days.
  • Analytics data — Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months per our GA4 configuration, after which it is automatically deleted.
  • Server logs — Our hosting provider retains server access logs for up to 90 days for security purposes.

5. Your Rights (GDPR — EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to data portability — You may request your data in a portable format.
  • Right to object — You may object to our processing of your personal data.
  • Right to withdraw consent — Where we rely on consent (e.g., newsletter signup), you may withdraw it at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

6. Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know — You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete — You may request deletion of personal information we have collected.
  • Right to opt out of sale — We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is required.
  • Right to non-discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics 4 — Analytics. Google Privacy Policy.
  • ConvertKit — Email newsletter. ConvertKit Privacy Policy.
  • Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks — Affiliate tracking. Subject to their respective privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

AllTheRecs is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

To exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy, contact us at:
privacy@alltherecs.com