Last Updated: 2026

Welcome to CritiqueHQ (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit critiquehq.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via our contact form or email
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
  • Leave a comment on the Site

This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you submit.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and affiliate platforms when you interact with content or links on the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you newsletters and marketing communications (if you have opted in)
  • Monitor and analyse usage trends and user behaviour
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
  • Display personalised or relevant advertising

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions from our affiliate partnerships

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (e.g., email service providers, analytics platforms), under strict confidentiality obligations
  • Affiliate Networks: When you click affiliate links, you may be tracked by third-party affiliate platforms. We do not control their data practices
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

5. Your Rights (GDPR / Data Subject Rights)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@critiquehq.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a request, contact us at support@critiquehq.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers’ data is retained until they unsubscribe.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@critiquehq.com Website: critiquehq.com/contact