Effective date: 2026-09-05
Information We Collect
At eWater Cooler, we value your privacy. When you visit our website, we may collect certain information to help us understand how our site is used and to improve your experience.
This information is primarily non-personally identifiable. It may include things like your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. We do not use this information to identify you personally.
We also use cookies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better experience. They allow us to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.
We do not directly collect sensitive personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details, unless you explicitly provide it to us (for example, if you use a contact form, which this site does not currently feature).
How We Use Your Information
The non-personally identifiable information we collect is used to operate and improve eWater Cooler. Specifically, we use it to:
- Understand user behavior and preferences to enhance our content and layout.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain site security.
- Analyze traffic patterns to optimize performance and content relevance.
- Fulfill our obligations related to affiliate programs, such as tracking clicks from our site to merchant websites.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to third parties. Our goal is to provide valuable research and recommendations about water dispensers, not to monetize your personal data.
Affiliate Links
eWater Cooler participates in affiliate marketing programs, most notably the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn commissions on products purchased through links on our site to Amazon.com and other retailer websites.
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, the affiliate partner (e.g., Amazon) may use cookies or other tracking technologies to identify that you came from our site. This allows them to attribute the sale to us for commission purposes. These tracking mechanisms are managed by the respective affiliate partners, and their privacy policies govern the data they collect. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit their sites.
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We focus on protecting the non-personally identifiable data we gather.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help operate and improve our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: This service helps us understand how visitors engage with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address. Google's use of this information is governed by their Privacy Policy.
- Affiliate Networks: As mentioned above, affiliate partners like Amazon use tracking technologies to monitor sales originating from our site. Their privacy policies dictate how they handle the data collected.
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. We do not control these third-party privacy practices.
Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding the information collected on our site:
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that parts of our site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting information about your activity on our site by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
As we primarily collect non-personally identifiable information, there is no direct mechanism for you to request access, correction, or deletion of specific personal data via eWater Cooler. If you have concerns about data held by third-party services linked from our site, you should contact those services directly.
Children's Privacy
eWater Cooler is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the bottom of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Us page for information on how to reach us.
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