Effective Date: October 2025

At PCWonk.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1.  Who We Are

PCWonk.com is an independent affiliate website that provides reviews, comparisons, and curated listings of laptops, desktop computers, and accessories.
Our goal is to help users find the best products through accurate information and trusted retailer links.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 Support@pcwonk.com

2.  Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with PCWonk.com:

a. Personal Information (Provided Voluntarily)

  • Name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)

  • Feedback or messages submitted via our contact forms

b. Non-Personal / Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type, device information, and operating system

  • IP address and approximate geographic location

  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring websites

  • Cookies and analytics identifiers

This information helps us analyze visitor behavior and improve our content and performance.

3.  Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand site traffic and usage patterns

  • Display relevant content and advertisements

  • Track affiliate links and commissions

  • Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

4.  Affiliate Links & Third-Party Partnerships

PCWonk.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain outbound links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer — at no additional cost to you.

Example Programs:

  • Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

  • Newegg Partner Program

  • Best Buy Affiliate Program

  • B&H Photo Affiliate Program

  • BackMarket Refurbished Tech Program

These retailers may use cookies or tracking pixels to attribute your purchase to our site. PCWonk.com does not have access to or control over these third-party cookies.

For more details, please review our Affiliate Disclosure.

5.  Analytics & Advertising

We use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics — for anonymized traffic reporting

  • Ezoic or Google AdSense — for display ads and personalized advertising

These services may collect anonymized data through cookies or device identifiers to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.

You can learn more or opt out of personalized advertising here:
👉 https://www.google.com/settings/ads

6.  How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no online data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary to:

  • Operate and improve our website

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Manage subscriptions or communication preferences

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your data

  • Correct or delete personal information

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Opt out of targeted advertising or tracking cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us at Support@pcwonk.com.

9.  Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
Please review their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10.  Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

11.  Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

PCWonk.com
📧 Email: Support@pcwonk.com
🌐 Website: https://www.pcwonk.com