Our Commitment to Your Privacy
ATY Digital Store (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website atydigitalstore.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have as a visitor or subscriber.
This policy applies to all visitors of atydigitalstore.com and is drafted in compliance with:
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Regulation (EU) 2016/679
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- The Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement
- The FTC Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255)
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect information in two ways: data you provide directly (e.g., newsletter signup) and data collected automatically (e.g., analytics). We do not sell personal data.
| Data Type | Purpose / Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter signup · Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| IP address | Security & fraud prevention · Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Browser & device info | Analytics & site performance · Legitimate interest |
| Pages visited / clicks | Usage analytics to improve content · Legitimate interest |
| Referring URL | Understanding traffic sources · Legitimate interest |
| Cookie identifiers | Session management, preferences · Consent (where required) |
We do not collect sensitive personal data (racial origin, health, biometric data, financial account information) and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years of age.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site and understand how visitors engage with our content. You can control cookie settings through your browser or our consent banner.
Strictly Necessary
RequiredRequired for the site to function. Cannot be disabled. Session management, security tokens.
Analytics
Opt-out availableHelp us understand page popularity and traffic patterns. We use privacy-first analytics (no cross-site tracking).
Affiliate Tracking
Opt-out availableSet by Amazon and other affiliate partners when you click a product link. Required to attribute commissions.
Preference
Opt-out availableRemember your settings such as region or notification preferences.
Affiliate Link Tracking & Disclosure
ATY Digital Store participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer. This does not change the price you pay.
How affiliate tracking works
- 1You click a link on atydigitalstore.com marked with rel="sponsored" per Google guidelines.
- 2Your browser is redirected to the retailer's site with a tracking parameter (e.g., ?tag=atydigital-20).
- 3The retailer places a cookie in your browser to attribute any qualifying purchase.
- 4If you complete a purchase within the attribution window, we receive a commission.
- 5We do not receive your name, payment information, or any financial data from the retailer.
Our editorial opinions are never influenced by affiliate relationships. We review products independently; affiliate links are added only after editorial decisions are made.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data only for the purposes described below. We never sell personal data to third parties, and we do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling.
| Data Type | Purpose / Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Newsletter delivery | Send weekly digest emails you subscribed to |
| Site analytics | Understand which content is most useful to readers |
| Security & fraud prevention | Detect and mitigate malicious traffic |
| Legal compliance | Maintain records required by tax and financial regulations |
| Product recommendations | Suggest relevant affiliate products based on the page you're reading (page-level, not user-profile) |
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
Email service provider
e.g. Resend, ConvertKitData shared: Email address
Purpose: Newsletter delivery
Location: USA / EU (SCCs apply)
Analytics provider
e.g. Plausible (privacy-first)Data shared: Aggregated page view data — no personal identifiers
Purpose: Traffic analysis
Location: EU
Amazon Associates
Amazon Services LLCData shared: Click tracking via cookie
Purpose: Affiliate commission attribution
Location: USA
Hosting provider
e.g. VercelData shared: Server logs (IP, request metadata)
Purpose: Site operation & security
Location: Global edge network
We may also disclose data to comply with a legal obligation, protect our legal rights, or in connection with a business merger or acquisition. We will notify users of any material change where required by law.
Your Rights — GDPR & CCPA
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. We respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
Right of Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to Restrict
Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Opt-out of Sale
CCPA: We do not sell data. Exercise this right via contact form.
Withdraw Consent
Unsubscribe from newsletter or revoke cookie consent at any time.
How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data Type | Purpose / Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriber email | Until you unsubscribe + 30-day suppression period |
| Server / access logs | 90 days for security purposes, then deleted |
| Analytics data | Aggregated, rolling 24-month window |
| Affiliate commission records | 7 years (tax / legal compliance) |
| Cookie data | Per cookie type — see Cookies section above |
After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Contact & Data Protection Officer
General Privacy Inquiries
ATY Digital Store Editorial Team
privacy@atydigitalstore.com
Response time: within 48 hours
GDPR Data Protection Officer
dpo@atydigitalstore.com
For EU residents exercising data rights
Max response: 30 days (GDPR Art. 12)
This policy was last updated on .
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via newsletter or a prominent notice on the site. Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance.
— The ATY Digital Editorial Team