..::   Privacy Policy   ::..

At Trouble Bubble, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which provides problem-solving content, recommendations, and affiliate links to products and services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For users in the United States, it aligns with relevant state laws (e.g., CCPA in California) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

..::   1. Information We Collect   ::..

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with forms on the Site, we may collect your name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide.
• Automatically Collected Information: As you browse the Site, we use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect:
  • Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, links clicked, including affiliate links).
  • Location data (approximate, based on IP).
• Third-Party Data: We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior. If you click on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates, ClickBank), partners may share aggregated data about conversions for commission purposes. We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, financial) unless explicitly provided.

..::   2. How We Use Your Information   ::..

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve the Site’s content, such as personalized problem-solving recommendations.
• Send newsletters with tips and affiliate promotions (you can unsubscribe anytime).
• Analyze Site usage to enhance user experience and optimize affiliate partnerships.
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing includes consent (e.g., for cookies), legitimate interests (e.g., analytics), and contractual necessity (e.g., newsletter delivery).

..::   3. Sharing Your Information   ::..

We share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties like email services (e.g., Mailchimp) or analytics providers (e.g., Google) for Site operations.
• Affiliate Partners: Anonymized data for tracking commissions when you purchase via our links.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or regulatory requests.

We do not sell your personal data. For international transfers (e.g., to US-based partners), we use Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure GDPR compliance.

..::   4. Cookies and Tracking   ::..

We use cookies for essential functions (e.g., session management), performance (e.g., analytics), and advertising (e.g., targeted affiliate ads). You can manage preferences via our cookie consent banner (powered by tools like Complianz).

..::   5. Your Rights   ::..

• Access, Correction, Deletion: Request access to your data, corrections, or deletion by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails or withdraw consent for cookies.
• GDPR-Specific Rights: EEA users have rights to data portability, objection to processing, and restriction.
• CCPA Rights (California Residents): Opt-out of data sales (we don’t sell data) or request disclosure.

To exercise rights, email contact@troublebubble.net. We respond within 30 days (extendable under GDPR).

..::   6. Data Security and Retention   ::..

We use industry-standard security measures (e.g., encryption, firewalls) to protect data. However, no system is 100% secure. We retain data only as long as necessary (e.g., newsletter data until unsubscribe; analytics for 26 months via Google).

..::   7. Children’s Privacy   ::..

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

..::   8. Changes to This Policy   ::..

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

..::   9. Contact Us   ::..

For questions, contact: Trouble Bubble

Email: contact@troublebubble.net

Effective Date: October 18, 2025

{ This policy was last updated on October 18, 2025 }